Full-time Special Education Teacher - Riverside, United States - St. Mary Academy-Bay View

Description

St. Mary Academy-Bay View is seeking a full-time special education teacher for the
school year. The candidate is responsible for providing and coordinating
academic support to students in grades 6 through 12. The person in this position will also take the lead on launching a new program at Bay View that supports students with
learning differences that require more extensive support. It is expected that this new
program will begin in the school year. Candidates must be committed to an
all-girls and Mercy education.

Responsibilities:
Develop and update Individualized Service Plans for students with IEPs or 504 Plans;
Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, and parents to understand students'
emerging needs, communicate progress, and coordinate plans;
Match student tutors with students who need targeted support in a subject area;
Work directly with students who need executive functioning support: organization,
planning, prioritizing, and following through on tasks;
Collaborate with the Dean of Students to develop plans for students with extensive medical conditions or absences;
Participate in school meetings;
Work with regular education teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and
student support;
Coordinate test accommodations for students with ISPs for midterms, final exams,
and standardized testing;
Develop a cadre of "sister" students to partner with students in the new program
for students with more significant learning differences.

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:
High energy level, creative and forward-thinking;
Supports Mercy Values and the Mercy Critical Concerns;
Works well as a member of a team;
Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic;
Understanding of adolescent development and knowledge of best practices for
social-emotional learning;

Strong work ethic and a caring temperament;
Understanding and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group;
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and families; and
A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with young adolescents and their
families.

Education and Experience Requirements:
A masters degree in Special Education or Reading Specialist preferred; and
Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.

TO APPLY
Go to and download the "Teaching Application." Submit Bay View Application, letter of interest and resume to

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself
to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in
particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual
orientation, military status or other legally protected status.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent Catholic school serving a
diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve and is located in
Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St.
Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative
learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident, independent,
compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.