The Wolf School, an innovative independent lower and middle school for children with multiple learning challenges, is currently recruiting a RI special education certified classroom teacher. History of the Wolf School The Wolf School, a small independent day school in East Providence, RI was founded to provide a unique educational environment for children with multiple learning differences in grades K-8 to reach their full academic and social potential. The founding members created a model that emphasizes the development of core grade-level skills taught through a therapeutically guided curriculum. As a result, our students make significant gains academically and socially.
Job Requirements: - Masters Degree preferred - RI Special Education certification required - Minimum of two years of teaching experience working with children who have special needs -Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching techniques -Training and knowledge of a variety of academic programs and methods for teaching math and reading - Knowledge of classroom behavior management General statement of duties and responsibilities: Work with students in various settings, develop and modify a therapeutically guided curriculum, generate reports to meet students needs, communicate with families, coordinate with therapists, and plan for teaching assistants. Duties and Responsibilities: - Work with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and teaching assistants to support student goals within Wolfs Immersion Model - Carry out goals on student IEPs and Wolf Learning Plans, and document quarterly progress - Work with and plan for teaching assistants to reinforce and integrate lessons and activities across all content areas - Ability to integrate and support the use of educational technology resources in the classroom - Communicate with and update families on a regular basis - Teach and plan for all academic content areas - Prepare for and attend IEP and parent meetings, consistently collect as well as present data to explain student progress -Implement positive reinforcement systems and behavior management techniques - Administer academic screenings/assessments to develop individualized Wolf Learning Plans and student IEPs -Attend weekly staff meetings and all team meetings -Complete educational reports twice a year - Participate in parent conferences three times a year - Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside professionals regarding classroom and home interventions -Engage in ongoing professional development - Communicate & coordinate with integrated art and music programs to support curricular study -Maintain documentation and data collection as needed - Other duties as assigned Skills/Abilities: - Ability to establish rapport with special needs students - Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively - Be open to giving and receiving feedback, have strong interpersonal skills which support and engender trust ? Strong verbal and written communication skills - Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities - Must be flexible and take initiative - Ability to work on a team, ask for help and support when needed - Find creative and effective ways to solve problems, be flexible, resilient, open to new ideas, solid planning skills ? Have a strong sense of self and a good sense of humor - Maintain an attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibilityPlease email or mail resumes to: Anna JohnsonHead of SchoolThe Wolf School215 Ferris AvenueEast Providence, RI02916ajohnson@thewolfschool.org