Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 5,535,000 - 6,089,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute position at Westerly Middle School. The role focuses on evaluating eligibility, delivering direct services, and coordinating with evaluation teams to create and monitor IEPs and related plans.

This full-time, anticipated vacancy emphasizes strong classroom management and collaboration with staff. The candidate will administer standardized tests, maintain documentation for Case Management, and support students in

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary school education and case management.
• Ability to write IEPs, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
• Must be able to provide direct service to students in and out of the classroom.
• Must have ability to physically maintain classroom control.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students for special education eligibility.
• Provides direct service to the needs of special education students.
• Prepares reports of formal and informal assessments.
• Attends and participates in evaluation team meetings.
• Administers a variety of standardized tests.
• Determines current levels of performance and future potential for improved performance using evaluation tools and observation.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for Case Management.
• Participates in the IEP process, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
• Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Case Management

IEP Writing

FBAs

Behavior Intervention Plans

Direct Service

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Long Term Sub -Anticipated. Location: WesterlyMiddle School. Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt - Non-Union. Effective Date: 01/05/2026. Salary Range: $150/day. Hours per week: Full Time.

General Statement:

This position will evaluate students for special education eligibility; provide direct service to the needs of special education students; provide a summary of formal and informal assessments; attend evaluation team meetings; administer a variety of standardized tests as well as observe student(s) to determine current levels of performance.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates students for special education eligibility.
• Provides direct service to the needs of special education students.
• Prepares reports of formal and informal assessments.
• Attends and participates in evaluation team meetings.
• Administers a variety of standardized tests.
• Using a variety of evaluation tools and observation, determines current levels of performance and future potential for improved performance.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for Case Management.
• Participates in the IEP process, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
• Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
• Helps students overcome behavioral challenges.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Knowledge of secondary school education.
  • Case Management; ability to write IEPs, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
  • Must be able to provide direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
  • Must be able to physically provide classroom control.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.