Intregrated Preschool Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Clayville Elementary School; Clayville (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayville Elementary School in Clayville, Rhode Island invites applications for an Integrated Preschool Teacher to serve as a long-term substitute in a collaborative, inclusive classroom for children with and without disabilities.

The teacher will deliver developmentally appropriate instruction, coordinate IEPs, act as case manager, and partner with families and specialists to ensure high-quality early childhood services aligned with RIELDS and the Rhode Island curriculum.

Job description

Intregrated Preschool Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Scituate School Department (RI) Clayville Elementary School - Clayville, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5964269

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About Scituate, Rhode Island

Nestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island’s largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close‑knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high‑quality schools.

More About the Scituate School Department

The Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK–5), Scituate Middle School (grades 6–8), and Scituate High School (grades 9–12). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non‑certified staff members, Scituate’s schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social‑emotional well‑being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.

This is a Long-Term Substitute Position

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Scituate School Department seeks a collaborative, student‑centered Integrated Preschool Teacher to lead a high‑quality, inclusive preschool classroom where children with and without disabilities learn together in a developmentally appropriate environment. This unique position serves as both the general education preschool teacher and the special education teacher, providing high‑quality early childhood instruction while ensuring students with disabilities receive the specially designed instruction, related supports, and services identified in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Integrated Preschool Teacher serves as the IEP case manager for assigned students, coordinates special education services, develops and monitors Individualized Education Programs, collaborates with families and multidisciplinary teams, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and district special education requirements. The successful candidate will design engaging learning experiences aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) while supporting children’s cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, communication, adaptive, motor, social‑emotional, and physical development. Through purposeful play, intentional instruction, authentic assessment, and inclusive practices, the teacher will foster school readiness and meaningful growth for every child. The successful candidate will implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices using The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS). The ideal candidate will build strong partnerships with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and community partners while contributing to the district’s commitment to high‑quality early childhood programming and continuous improvement through Rhode Island’s BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System.

Instruction and Learning

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) and district curriculum. Design engaging learning experiences that promote purposeful play, exploration, inquiry, creativity, language development, problem‑solving, and school readiness. Provide whole‑group, small‑group, and individualized instruction based on children’s developmental needs, assessment data, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Deliver specially designed instruction and implement accommodations, modifications, and evidence‑based interventions for students receiving special education services. Utilize evidence‑based early childhood instructional practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and inclusive teaching strategies to ensure equitable access to learning. Foster children’s communication, language, early literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, self‑regulation, adaptive behavior, social‑emotional development, and positive approaches to learning. Create rich classroom learning environments that encourage exploration, independence, collaboration, creativity, and positive peer interactions. Integrate literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, movement, music, art, technology, and outdoor learning experiences throughout the instructional day. Support children’s independence, self‑help skills, confidence, resilience, and successful transition to kindergarten.

Special Education Case Management

Serve as the IEP case manager for assigned students receiving special education services. Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA, Rhode Island regulations, and district procedures. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all accommodations, modifications, related services, and specially designed instruction identified within each student’s IEP. Schedule, facilitate, and participate in IEP Team meetings, eligibility meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and transition planning. Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to IEP compliance, progress monitoring, service delivery, and state reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education timelines and procedural requirements.

Assessment and Data‑Informed Practice

Utilize authentic assessment, developmental screening, observation, curriculum‑based assessment, progress monitoring, and formative assessment to monitor children’s development and learning. Analyze developmental, academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional data to inform instructional planning and individualized supports. Use assessment results to develop flexible instructional groups, interventions, and enrichment opportunities. Monitor progress toward IEP goals and communicate student progress regularly with families and educational