Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher -Middle School

Long Term Substitute
- Special Education Teacher
- Middle School

Cumberland School Department Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
- Cumberland, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job : 5928880
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

A Long Term Substitute - Middle School special education teacher is sought to teach at the McCourt Middle School Candidate should possess skills and experience in co‑teaching, case management, behavior management and intervention techniques. The candidate must be skilled in the use of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans as well as IEP writing. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to be part of a multi‑member educational team and demonstrate outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Must be certified in Rhode Island as a Middle Special Educator or Elementary/Secondary with Middle School Extension

This position will begin on approximately 11/12/26 - 5/1/27

• Long Term Substitute Middle School Special Education Teacher
• Provides specialized and individualized instruction for students with disabilities consistent with state education requirements and the students' IEP.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with the IDEA.
• Familiarity with Common Core Standards and the RI Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements (PBGR)
• Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis
• Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs. Monitor the implementation, and provides information about progress regarding goals and objectives, communicating closely with members of the IEP Team.
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and adjustment progress of the students.
• Consults with professional staff in resolving the unique educational and social emotional needs of students.
• Maintains accurate student special education records for state reports.
• Communicates with outside agencies which are providing services to students
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Aff...

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• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
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