Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher

The Wolf School, an independent lower and middle school in East Providence, Rhode Island, is currently recruiting a RI special education certified classroom teacher for the  school year.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 25, 2026
• Position Type:
  Full-time

The Wolf School, a small independent day school in East Providence, was founded to provide a unique educational environment for children with multiple learning differences in grades K-8, enabling them to reach their full academic and social potential. The founding members created a model that emphasizes core grade-level skills taught through a therapeutically guided curriculum, leading to significant academic and social gains for our students.

• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• RI Special Education Certification (required)
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with children who have special needs
• Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching techniques
• Training and knowledge of a variety of academic programs and methods for teaching math and reading
• Knowledge of classroom behavior management
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Work with students in various settings, develop and modify a therapeutically guided curriculum, generate reports to meet students’ needs, communicate with families, coordinate with therapists, and plan for teaching assistants
• Work with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and teaching assistants to support student goals within Wolf’s Immersion Model©
• Carry out goals on student IEPs and Wolf Learning Plans, and document quarterly progress
• Plan for teaching assistants to reinforce and integrate lessons and activities across all content areas
• Integrate and support educational technology resources in the classroom
• Communicate with and update families on a regular basis
• Teach and plan for all academic content areas
• Prepare for and attend IEP and parent meetings; consistently collect and present data to explain student progress
• Implement positive reinforcement systems and behavior management techniques
• Administer academic screenings/assessments to develop individualized Wolf Learning Plans and student IEPs
• Attend weekly staff meetings and all team meetings
• Complete educational reports twice a year
• Participate in parent conferences three times a year
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside professionals regarding classroom and home interventions
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Coordinate with integrated art and music programs to support curricular study
• Maintain documentation and data collection as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Establish rapport with special needs students
• Good organizational capabilities; implement effectively
• Open to giving and receiving feedback; strong interpersonal skills, trust-building, strong verbal and written communication
• Strong time management skills; manage multiple priorities
• Flexible and takes initiative
• Works on a team; asks for help and support when needed
• Finds creative and effective ways to solve problems; flexible, resilient, open to new ideas, solid planning skills; strong sense of self and good sense of humor
• Maintains attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibility

Courtney Dubois, Assistant Head of School

215 Ferris Avenue

East Providence, RI 02916

Phone:

Email: cdubois