Summer - ESY Program – High School Special Education – Self-Contained Alternate

Summer - ESY Program – High School Special Education – Self-Contained Alternate

Providence School District Superintendent's Office - Providence, Rhode Island

Starting Date: Immediately

Positions: Up to 7

Program Dates: Mon-Thurs July 6-30, 2026

Prep Days [Not PD Days]: June 29-30, 2026

Data Day: July 31, 2026

Hours: 8:15am-12:45pm

Pay: $40/hr (contingent upon enrollment and funding)

Under the direction of the school principal and/or appropriate manager, the special educator will instruct life skills and coordinate services for students with moderate to severe language, learning, behavioral, and/or social skills deficiencies consistent with their Individual Educational Programs (IEP).

RIDE Requirements:

• Sp. Ed. PK-12 Severe Profound
• All Grades Sp. Ed. – Severe Intellectual Disability Grades PK-12

ESL Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with students with moderate/severe disabilities including successful experience with students exhibiting behavioral/emotional issues
• Extensive coursework in the area of special education of the severe/profound disabled
• Knowledge of community resources and wrap‑around services for students with mild to severe disabilities
• Knowledge of current research and trends on educating students with mild to severe disabilities

• Monitor daily student attendance and implement proactive strategies to increase attendance at ESY
• Collect, complete and analyze ESY data both as written documentation and input into web‑based programs
• Implement school‑to‑home strategies to maintain consistent attendance at the ESY program
• Implement effective teaching strategies for students with moderate/severe disabilities, including techniques and assistive technology for students with severe behavioral/emotional disabilities
• Implement the Unique Learning Curriculum/Essential Elements in all areas of instruction for students with severe to profound academic delays
• Coordinate Life Skills activities and teaching strategies with teacher assistants and all support and related service personnel consistent with IEP
• Coordinate a parent component and work with families of students enrolled in this program for effective carry‑over of activities from school to home
• Implement all activities related to self‑care skills, which may include diapering and feeding of students
• Any/all duties assigned by the Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Services

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of the aforementioned characteristics.

Providence Public School District participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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