Grade 5 Special Educator/Inclusion Classroom

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Falls School District seeks a talented, knowledgeable Grade 5 Special Educator to join Veterans Memorial Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires implementing IEPs and collaborating with general educators to deliver inclusive instruction within a co-teaching framework.

Ideal candidates hold RI Elementary SPED certification; ESOL certification or willingness to obtain it within three years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Rhode Island teaching certificate in Elementary Special Education required.
• Valid Rhode Island teaching certificate in ESOL, or willingness to become emergency certified and complete certification within three years.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction based on the Common Core Standards and the assigned IEP.
• Implement, develop, and manage services and IEPs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and implement service delivery with general educators, related services providers, and support staff.
• Develop and implement classroom accommodations and modifications to address IEP goals.
• Assess progress, maintain documentation, and report as specified in plans.
• Communicate regularly with families about student performance and progress.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in Special Education for Elementary

Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in ESOL (or willingness to emergency certified within three years)

Job description

Central Falls School District Veteran's Memorial Elementary School - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Grade 5 Special Educator/Inclusion Classroom

Central Falls School District Veteran's Memorial Elementary School - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5906669

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Central Falls School District seeks to hire a talented, knowledgeable, and highly innovative certified educator to fill the special educator position at Veterans Memorial Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. All CFSD educators are expected to carry out the District’s core values of EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT, and EXCELLENCE as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, delivering personalized, high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and District policies. Certified staff is expected to abide by the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the CFSD/CFTU collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the District’s Strategic Plan, we strive to prepare all students for success!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide daily instruction based on the Common Core Standards, the Central Falls School District’s Curriculum, and each assigned Student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Will Implement, develop, and manage students, and all of their provided services, including assigned Individualized Education Program (IEP) in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations.

General Duties

1. Coordinate and implement service delivery with general educators, related services providers, support staff, other special educators, and building administrators focusing mostly on a co teaching model.
2. Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students, including language development adaptations for ELLs.
3. Cooperatively plan and teach with other educators.
4. Assess progress, maintain documentation, monitor student learning/progress, and report as specified in the plan (MTSS, 504, Service, IEP, etc).
5. Accommodate the needs of students in various educational environments as indicated per IEP
6. Utilize instructional materials, including the implementation of technology-based interventions that coordinate with district curricula accommodations and modifications to implement instruction that addresses students’ goals and skills needs while providing access to grade-level content
7. Provide appropriate and needed instruction supports and intervention in order to help students to meet their academic goals accommodating the needs of students in various educational environments as indicated per students’ identified academic goals/needs.
8. Collaborate with students, families, and educational teams to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.
9. Coordinate/conduct educational re-evaluations, progress reports, and timelines with general educators, related service providers, support staff, other special educators, and building administrators.
10. Utilize instructional materials, including the implementation of technology-based interventions that coordinate with district curricula accommodations and modifications to implement instruction that addresses students’ goals and skills needs while providing access to grade-level content.
11. Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, and personal well-being of all students.
12. Maintain and use adaptive/assistive technology as needed.
13. Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students, including language development adaptations for ELLs.
14. Follow all RIDE regulations related to ELL Students with Disabilities, including determining if ELLs with disabilities are eligible to continue as ELL or to exit from their ELL status and completing and distributing all related paperwork.
15. Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate information, document students’ reading progress (IRLA, STAR and other assessments ) and make connections among multiple factors, data points, ideas, learning styles, personalities, and potential solutions to make the best decision possible.
16. Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, and personal well-being of all students.
17. Communicate with families regularly to discuss student performance, attendance, progress, etc. via phone calls, emails, written correspondence

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Veteran's Memorial Elementary School

SCHOOL’S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY IS TO EMPOWER EACH STUDENT TO BECOME A LIFELONG LEARNER BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SELF-DISCIPLINE, MOTIVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in Special Education for Elementary required
2. Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in ESOL, or the willingness to become emergency certified and complete certification within three years.
3. Bilingual candidates preferred

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Carline , Principal
• 150 Fuller Avenue
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]