Long Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education; Intensive

Position: Long Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education (Intensive)

Long Term Substitute Teacher
- Special Education (Intensive)

Newport Public School District Pell Elementary School
- Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Long Term Substitute Teacher
- Special Education (Intensive)
Newport Public School District Pell Elementary School
- Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newport Public Schools

Job Details
Job : 5851752
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:
Long Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education (Intensive)

LOCATION:

Pell Elementary

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Director of Student Services

COVERAGE PERIOD:
September 2026
- December 2026

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and

EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a valid RI Certificate in Elementary Special Education, grades 1-6.
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of identified students with special needs.
• Ability to know and utilize technology and communication devices in the teaching and learning process.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, teaching experience, and the interview process.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing Early Childhood Standards.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Successful completion of the Science of Reading Training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet children’s specific learning profiles, and social needs of students;
• Develops specific individualized goals and objectives to address students at their emotional level;
• Progress monitor each child in order to differentiate and support academic and social learning;
• Progress monitor each child at their level to develop standards-based goals and objectives which address the academic and social needs of the student;
• Develops standards-based Individual Education Programs, progress reports, pre-tests and post-tests of student’s academic, social and communication skills;
• Uses a wide range of teaching materials, technology and various approaches to learning; which may include Core instruction, Interventions, or specially designed instruction
• Engages parents and students in developing all domains of the Rhode Island Early Learning & Development standards;
• Establishes, supports, teaches positive school behavior;
• Works as a team member to help students progress;
• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to para educators
• Collaborates with other educators and therapists to provide a continuum of service options;
• Uses data collection and assessment to track and document students growth;
• Provides case management and coordination of services;
• Helps parents to understand the specific needs of their children;
• Honors I.D.E.A. and all other applicable regulations
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of education by reading journals and publications, and attending professional meetings, seminars, and workshops;
• Be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Student Services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Per Diem/ $175 day

APPLICATION Apply online at  Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Position Type:
Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Central Office
• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• Phone:
• Email:

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