Moderate Self-Contained Hybrid Special Educator for Grade 8

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Falls School District is seeking a Moderate Self-Contained Unified Special Educator for Grade 8 at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls, RI. The role focuses on providing specialized instruction, co-teaching with general educators, and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities for the 2026-2027 school year.

The candidate should hold RI certification in Mild/Moderate SPED with ESOL certification or emergency certification in progress, and demonstrated experience with MTSS and

Qualifications

• Valid RI Certificate in Middle School Mild/Moderate Special Education.
• RI ESOL certification required or emergency cert within 3 years.
• Certificate of Proficiency Level in Science of Reading/Structured Literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with General Educators and paraprofessionals in co-teaching models.
• Develop and implement IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Administer district-aligned curriculum and assess progress per RI regulations.

Skills

Co-teaching

IEP development

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

RI Middle School Mild/Moderate SPED Certificate

ESOL Certification

Science of Reading training

Tools

Adaptive/assistive tech

Job description

Moderate Self-Contained Unified Special Educator for Grade 8

Central Falls School District Calcutt Middle School - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916383
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 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 (S/C - Hybrid/Unified) Grade 8 position at Calcutt Middle 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 are 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!
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Administer appropriate district curriculum, which is aligned with the Rhode Island State Standards, in collaboration with General Educators.
Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in various settings aligned to the goals and objectives of the students’ IEPs
Work and teach collaboratively with general education teachers and paraprofessionals, utilizing the co-teaching model. Share planning and instructional responsibility for all students to create the least restrictive environment.
Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities within regulatory timelines.
Complete quarterly progress reports per RI Regulations and ensure that the goals and objectives of their students’ IEPs are implemented.
Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment.
Implement a compelling vision of the curriculum and implement it with fidelity, in addition to the standards and practices that align with Common Core Standards. This will result in college and career readiness for each student, which is multisensory for their needs.
Develop detailed behavior management plans to address individual students’ needs.
Coordinate and implement service delivery with general educators, related services providers, support staff, other special educators, and building administrators.
Coordinate evaluations, progress reports, and timelines with general educators, related service providers, support staff, other special educators,s and building administrators.
Establish two-way communication to engage parents/guardians as critical partners before, during, and after the team process.
Utilize instructional materials that coordinate with district curricula to implement instruction that addresses students’ goals and language needs while providing access to grade-level content.
Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, and personal well-being of all students.
Maintain and use adaptive/assistive technology as needed.
Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students, including language development adaptations for ELLs.
Cooperatively plan and teach with other educators.
Assess progress, maintain documentation, monitor student learning/progress, and report as specified in the plan (MTSS, 504, IEP, etc.).
Follow all RIDE regulations related to MLL Students with Disabilities.
Base all academic goals, plans, activities, and actions based on what is best for the student.
Consistently practice a growth mindset, demonstrating a strong class culture and using feedback to reflect and set goals.
Communicate with families regularly via phone calls, emails, and written correspondence to discuss student performance, attendance, progress, etc.
Other duties deemed necessary by the building administrator or the Director of EEE of SwD.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Calcutt Middle School

Mission of Calcutt Middle SchoolCalcutt Middle School is a standards-driven teaching and learning community that promotes literacy, effective communication, problem solving, critical thinking, civic responsibility and the skills necessary for living and working in a culturally diverse society.

Job Requirements

• Position Requirements/Qualifications:
  Valid RI Certificate in Middle School Mild/Moderate Special Education
  Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification in All Grades ESOL is required. If the applicant does not currently hold this certification, they are required\
  to obtain an emergency certification and complete it within three (3) years.
  Certificate of Proficiency Level training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy is required.
  Bilingual preferred
  ASD Postgraduate Certificate or classes preferred
  BCBA or ABA preferred
  Experience successfully teaching students who are differently-abled and/or multilingual learners is greatly preferred.
  Strong commitment to the District’s core values of Equity, Empowerment, and Excellence
  Commitment to abiding by all professional teaching standards and policies as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the District’s policies, procedures, and the CFTU collective bargaining agreement.
  Under Rhode Island General Law 16-2-18.1, all NEWLY hired employees will be required to obtain a State and National background check (BCI) from the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office prior to start date.
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Barbosa-Chantre , Assistant Principal
• 112 Washington Street
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]