Teacher - Special Education LEA - Out of District Team; SY
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Special Education Lea Teacher
Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional Special Education Lea Teacher who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.
The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Proficiency Level within one year of hire.
Job Goal:
To provide school-based support for implementation of the RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities and of the district academic and behavioral interventions and to increase student achievement by enhanced instructional delivery and job embedded staff development.
Job Specification:
The position requires a Special Education Lea Teacher to work with classroom teachers, assisting them with the full implementation of the district's initiatives as it pertains to students with disabilities and IEP development. The position entails providing school based support to secondary teachers and students, providing on site and district level professional development on transition IEP development, differentiating instruction, data analysis for improved student achievement and the implementation of RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities ensuring that the appropriate supports for teachers and students are in place.
Knowledge and implementation of academic assessments, progress monitoring tools in order to complete a comprehensive evaluation that diagnostically meet the needs of our students. Knowledge of response to intervention as well as current research based strategies and interventions as they relate to both academic and behavioral needs. The Special Education Lea Teacher will be under the immediate supervision of the Office of Specialized Instruction & Exceptional Student Services.
Assignments will be based on district and school needs.
Up to twenty (20) extra days
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.
In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.
Reports to:
The Office of Specialized Instruction & Exceptional Student Services
Contingent upon funding
Education Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance for the purpose of enabling teachers to improve their practice.
- Knowledge of reading and behavioral interventions
- Knowledge of "teacher as coach practices" (e.g. demonstration lessons, observations, communication skills)
- Knowledge of RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of differentiating instruction and Response to Intervention process.
- Conduct and/or attend professional development sessions after school and during the summer.
- Knowledge of Common Core and Essential Elements as pertinent to level.
- Knowledge of Implementation and analysis of District assessment tools
- Knowledge of PBIS and its implementation
- You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
- Bilingual Preferred
RIDE Certification Requirements:
- All Grades Special Education Teacher, PK-12
ESL Certification Preferred
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