Summer - ESY Program – Middle School Special Education – Self-Contained Alternate Job Providence area,Rhode Island USA,Education /

Special Education Teacher

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

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

Data Day:
July 31, 2026

Hours:

8:15am-12:45pm

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

Location:

Delsesto Middle School (up to 5 positions)

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, the special educator will instruct students currently enrolled in 180-day Special Education classes who require reinforcement in language and social skills, consistent with the Extended School Year (ESY) services component for students' Individual Educational Program (IEP).

EDUCATION TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

RIDE Requirements:

Sp. Ed. PK-12 Severe Profound or
All Grades Sp. Ed.

- Severe Intellectual Disability Grades PK-12

ESL Preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

Knowledge and experience working with students with moderate/severe disabilities including successful experience with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or students exhibiting behavioral/emotional issues
Extensive coursework in the area of special education of the severe/profound disabled including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

Monitor daily student attendance and implement pro-active strategies to increase student attendance at ESY.
Collect, complete and analyze ESY data both as written documentation and also input into web-based program.
Implement school to home strategies to maintain consistent attendance at ESY program.
To implement effective teaching strategies for students with moderate/severe disabilities, including techniques and assistive technology used with students with severe behavioral/emotional disability.
To implement the Unique curriculum and Essential Elements in all areas of instruction at the middle school level for students with severe to profound academic delays.
To coordinate Life Skills activities and teaching strategies with teacher assistants and any/all support and related service personnel consistent with their IEP.
To coordinate a parent component and work with families of students enrolled in this program for effective carry-over of activities from school to home.
To coordinate with appropriate community agencies to provide appropriate social activities for students enrolled in this program.
To implement all activities related to self-care skills which may include diapering and feeding of students.

EEO Statement

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 their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

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. Please review the following posters for more information:

Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)