Middle School Special Education/Resource Teacher

Job Description

Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee's life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org.

Reports to: Middle School Principal, Director of Special Education, and Head of School

Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt

Overview

The Special Education/Resource Teacher assumes case management duties under the direct supervision of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education. Teaches clubs and other classes, as needed. Performs lunch duty and/or other duties, as needed.

Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, collaborate, and co-teach with regular education teachers in Math, Humanities, and Science, in accordance with each student's IEP goals.
  
• Modify and/or make accommodations to lessons, projects, groupings, and tests to meet students' learning needs.
  
• Monitor progress towards standards and goals based on student's IEPs.
  
• Provide organizational support, skill development, and assistance with project completion in small-group, pull-out settings.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with colleagues, parents, and/or team members to discuss progress or concerns of students with IEPs.
  
• Stay up-to-date with knowledge about the disabilities of the students on caseload such as ADHD, LD, Dyslexia, ED, mild MR, OCD, Asperger's Syndrome, Tourettes, Bipolar and Depression.
  
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop rapport with all members of the school community including parents, teachers, and administrators.
  
• Honor confidentiality.
  
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, required
  
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification required
  • Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher, Grades K-8 OR
    
  • Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher, Grades 7-12
• National background check (after offer)
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Welcome to ATX Learning

Established in 2001, Paul Cuffee School is a K-12 public charter school of choice that educates a diverse community of more than 800 students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission, which is as follows: In the spirit of Paul Cuffee's life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship.

Students are admitted by a state mandated, randomized public lottery. Siblings and children of employees who live in Providence are given a waiting list preference. More than 90% of our predominantly low-income urban population identifies as BIPOC, and 13% have diagnosed special needs. Social and civic responsibility, life-long learning, and academic achievement distinguish our community as does our inclusive school culture, small class sizes and differentiated instruction. In 2022, Paul Cuffee High School was ranked by US News and World Report among the top ten public high schools in Rhode Island. While we are proud of this recognition, we are committed to improving student outcomes every year and work together to ensure that every student is receiving high quality instruction, standards-aligned curriculum, and the educational resources and learning experiences they need to develop their full potential.