Short-term substitute Special Educator

Smithfield Police Department; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Public Schools seeks a short-term substitute Special Educator at Smithfield High School in Smithfield, RI. The role runs from May 20, 2026 through June 17, 2026, supporting students with special needs in a high school setting.

Must be RIDE certified. This position is a temporary assignment within the Smithfield school community, focusing on providing quality instruction and collaboration with staff to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Must hold Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certification.
• Experience in special education settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term specialized instruction for high school students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to meet student needs.

Skills

Special Education

Education

RIDE certification

Job description

Short-term substitute Special Educator

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

Job Details

• Job ID: 5540697
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: May 20, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

Short-term substitute Special Educator position available at Smithfield High School from May 20, 2026 through June 17, 2026.

Must be RIDE certified.

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities
• Special Education > General Special Education

Smithfield High School educates the town’s students from grades nine through twelve. Our graduates possess a common core of knowledge and skills and develop as lifelong learners, analytical thinkers, effective communicators, and productive members of the global community. Through an adaptive and challenging learning environment, the administration, faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of every student. In addition to traditional coursework, SHS offers seven Career and Technical Pathway programs that offer embedded workplace learning, certifications, and credentials that allow our students to excel in life after high school.At the heart of our educational community are Smithfield High School’s core values and beliefs. Our foundation lies in our core academic expectations, ensuring that each student is an effective communicator, a lifelong learner, a practical problem-solver, a responsible citizen, and an informed thinker. SHS works in conjunction with the family and community stakeholders to educate the whole child. Along with our strong academic curriculum and CTE Pathways, we provide various support services including mental specialists, behavioral health specialists, and guidance counselors. SHS also offers extensive extra-curricular sports teams, clubs and organizations. We are very proud of the formation and successful implementation of our Unified Basketball team, which partners SHS students with and without intellectual disabilities.Our primary focus is on creating an environment where students feel safe. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our students which in turn allows students to challenge themselves and meet with personal and academic success.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required