Middle School Special Education​/Resource Teacher

Middle School Special Education/Resource Teacher

Paul Cuffee School Paul Cuffee Middle School - Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5870496
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee’s life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility.

Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visitus atwww.paulcuffee.org .

Reports to: Middle School Principal and Director of Special Education

Overview

The Special Education/Resource Teacher assumes case management duties under the direct supervision of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education. Teaches clubs and other classes, as needed. Performs lunch duty and/or other duties, as needed.

Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, collaborate, and co-teach with regular education teachers in Math, Humanities, and Science, in accordance with each student’s IEP goals.
• Modify and/or make accommodations to lessons, projects, groupings, and tests to meet students' learning needs.
• Monitor progress towards standards and goals based on student’s IEPs.
• Provide organizational support, skill development, and assistance with project completion in small-group, pull-out settings.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with colleagues, parents, and/or team members to discuss progress or concerns of students with IEPs.
• Stay up-to-date with knowledge about the disabilities of the students on caseload such as ADHD, LD, Dyslexia, ED, mild MR, OCD, Asperger's Syndrome, Tourettes, Bipolar and Depression.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop rapport with all members of the school community including parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Honor confidentiality.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, required
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification required
• Elementary Grades Special Education Teacher, K-8,
• Middle Grades Special Education Teacher, 5-8 OR
• Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher, 6-12
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $49,121 to $92,518 Per Year

Special Education >
General Special Education

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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