Long-term Substitute Reading Specialist

Old County Road Elementary; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Old County Road Elementary in Smithfield, Rhode Island, seeks a long-term substitute reading specialist. The role supports student literacy, implements reading strategies, and collaborates with staff to maintain a positive learning environment. Certification through RIDE is required, and the assignment runs from October 19, 2026 to November 24, 2026.

This position is full-time and based at the school. The school emphasizes a caring, stable environment and partnership with families and community

Job description

Long-term Substitute Reading Specialist

Smithfield Public Schools Old County Road Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island

Job Description

Long-term substitute reading specialist position available for Old County Road Elementary School from October 19. 2026 through November 24, 2026.

Must be RIDE certified.

Position Type: Full-time

Welcome to Old County Road Elementary

Old County Road School is a kindergarten through grade five elementary school in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our faculty, staff, and administrator strive to create a joyful environment where students have a sense of belonging and significance. The Old County Road community, including all families, embraces the importance of educating the whole child. We realize that our students' academic and social emotional well-being are important to their healthy development as learners and members of our community. Our focus is to provide a caring, consistent, and stable environment for our students. Old County Road School is committed to our district mission and promise that "Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life." It is our responsibility to inspire children to be engaged, curious, problem-solvers who are invested in learning about their world. Believing that our students' education will be enriched by partnerships, we embrace the involvement of our families and community members, such as our police and fire departments, our Parent Teacher Association, and the Smithfield YMCA. These partnerships reinforce our belief as a school that we are all a community of learners. Our school motto is "Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible" and we have adopted the approaches and strategies of Responsive Classroom to help our students practice this motto each and every day.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Smithfield Public Schools
• 49 Farnum Pike
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: [phone]

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board