Special Ed Primary K-3 Teacher

Special Ed Significant Needs Primary K-3 Teacher

Location:

Glen Hills Elementary, Cranston, Rhode Island

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Until Filled
• Posted:
  Jun 09, 2026
• Starting Date:
  Aug 21, 2026

I. Position: Certified Teacher

II. Function: The Classroom Teacher creates a nurturing learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Classroom Teacher works closely with other staff and District administration.

III.

Reports To:

Principal / Building Administrator

IV.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current RI Teaching Certificate in relevant content area.

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a nurturing learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Implement useful assessment measures.
• Select and use effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians.
• Engage in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Work collaboratively to achieve the overall philosophy and mission of the District.
• Adhere to a strict policy of complete confidentiality for all student information.

VI. Performance and Responsibilities: In accordance with the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the Rhode Island Code of Professional Responsibility.

• Assume responsibility for correcting pupils’ misbehavior outside of the classroom, e.g., in the lavatory.
• Coordinate and participate in school-wide projects such as RIF, assembly programs, school clean-up programs, etc.
• At the elementary level, meet and escort students at building entrances in the morning and following recess and lunch and/or other times when the entire class moves within the building.
• Cover classes (according to contractual guidelines).
• Remain at doors during student passing time to supervise in buildings that operate in a departmentalized organizational structure.
• Distribute various school-related communications.
• Ensure the classroom is left in proper and secure order at the end of the school day.
• Clean up after themselves in the faculty room.
• Attend recess and lunch duties.

• Keep abreast of new curriculum trends and become involved in professional organizations, and have a firm grasp of all curriculum areas that they teach.
• Stress positivity and enthusiasm in the classroom and maintain a classroom attitude and atmosphere conducive to positive learning experiences.
• Attempt to meet individual needs of all children with an empathetic/supportive attitude toward special education students.
• Have goals and objectives for the course they are teaching.
• Provide basic counseling assistance to students in need of direction and assist them with personal and educational problems.

• Maintain a substitute folder with updated daily lesson plans, class seating plan, teacher’s schedule, time schedule, daily attendance routine, collecting meals and lunch money, fire drill procedure, reading and math groups, students’ individual health problems, a list of dependable students, students who need more supervision, emergency set of copies to start the class, and other information that will help the substitute teacher.
• Be alert to the health needs of the students and signs of eyestrain, hearing loss, child abuse and neglect, improper seating, etc.
• Maintain proper discipline in the classroom, handle routine discipline, and implement problem‑solving techniques that are effective and realistic.
• Never leave the classroom with students under your supervision unless supervision has been arranged.
• Correct all work and worksheets assigned to students.
• Concern with general welfare of students.
• Participate in the grade reporting system as…