Special Education Coordinator @ Cumberland School Department

*** Must hold appropriate RI Dept. of Ed. Certification*** 1.Assists in the recruitment, selection and assignment of special education personnel 2.Collaborates with building leadership regarding curriculum development, student needs. 3.Works with the Director of Special Education and Building Administrator to identify/organize professional development needs and activities in addition to participating in relevant professional development opportunities 4.Independently and collectively collaborates with the building Administrator and Director of Special Education to analyze student data as it pertains to performance on statewide and local assessments. 5.Plans for and contributes to effective transitions for students from grade level to grade level and new students and their families. 6.Ensures that IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practice, reflect high quality programming and are implemented with fidelity. 7.Works with the Building Administrator and the Director of Special Education to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice 8.Communicates effectively with parents and staff 9.Fosters collaboration between special education and general education as it pertains to teaching, learning and assessment 10.Acts as the chairperson and LEA of Evaluation Team and IEP team meetings 11.Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Special Education to develop an annual budget for personnel and expenditures. 12.Coordinate Extended School Year services for students. 13.Supervise extended school year services for students 14.Demonstrates knowledge of Secondary transition planning and processes 15.Shares in attendance at Local Advisory Committee (LAC) meetings 16.Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Thank you for interest in teaching in the Cumberland School Department. We are looking for teachers who: 1. are innovative and enthusiastic about the teaching profession; 2. hold high expectations for themselves and others; 3. demonstrate best pedagogies in teaching and learning; 3. have knowledge in the use of data to improve teaching and learning; and 4. have an ability to interact with others. Application Requirements: 1. To be employed as a teacher in the State of Rhode Island, it is necessary to be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Candidates should determine their certification eligibility prior to applying for employment. 2. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. 3. All completed application packets must contain three (3) current letters of recommendation. At least one letter of recommendation must be provided by a supervisor.