GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Alternative Education Teacher will coordinate the development of appropriate educational plans forthose students who meet program criteria and are in need of intensive intervention to obtain an appropriate education. The AlternativeEducation Teacher will be assigned a limited caseload to enable the teacher to closely monitor student behavior, progress, adjust andadapt curriculum and manage program, and to allow for increased communication with parents/staff.REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and High School Principal, or designeeSUPERVISES: Instructional Aides as assignedQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Licensure as a High School Special Educator as required by the RI Department of Education.2. Course concentration in behavioral management; advanced course work highly desirable.3.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.4. Demonstrated ability in teamwork and collaboration.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Follow referral procedures as defined in the Special Education Regulations.2. Conduct comprehensive evaluations in a timely manner.3.

Implement the following alternative educational/behavioral programming: A. Specialized content area curricula with real life focus.B. Adapted content area curricula to meet individual needs.C. Pre-job training and vocational opportunities or work study.D.

Alternative learning opportunities such as Community Based Training.E. Individualized behavioral plans, including contracts and checklists, progress reports, and data samples.F. Techniques for therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and problem-solving strategies.G. Individual and/or group social skills curriculum in conjunction with school psychologist and/or social worker4.

Coordinate and assess special education programming as defined in the student\'s IEP.5. Consult with classroom teachers, parents, specialists, and other resource agencies on the most effective alternative methods ofinstruction, evaluation, and behavioral management.6. Attend all special education meetings as appropriate/required.7. Perform necessary transition activities for all students on caseload.8.

Consult with guidance counselors, job coaches, and administrators regarding program progress and future initiatives.10. Accept other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and High School Principal, or designee