Special Education Teacher - Long Term Sub

Joseph. H. Gaudet Middle School & Learning Academy; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute position at Joseph. H. Gaudet Middle School & Learning Academy in Middletown, RI.

The role focuses on delivering inclusive education, supporting students with diverse needs, and aligning with an approved district curriculum. The candidate will collaborate with general and special education teams, and related service providers to ensure access to the general curriculum and individualized supports.

Qualifications

• Certification of demonstrated Proficiency or Awareness in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy is required.
• Experience collaborating with general and related service providers to support students.
• Ability to develop and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and staff to provide services.
• Document student progress and communicate with parents and administration.
• Maintain data for progress monitoring and respond to student needs.
• Provide direct instruction and behavior support as part of a positive learning environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Data collection

Behavior management

IEP process understanding

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Long Term Sub

Middletown Public Schools Joseph. H. Gaudet Middle School & Learning Academy - Middletown, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5857121

Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Description

The job of " Special Education Teacher" is done for the purpose(s) of facilitating Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in the areas of academics, behavior regulation, interpersonal/social skills, self-management, and activities of daily living through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and to ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.

A primary focus is the establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual student. This teacher will work collaboratively with general education teachers, special educators, administration, Speech and Language Pathologist, Other Related Service Providers, Psychologist, and paraprofessionals to provide appropriate services and supports to meet the myriad of student needs.

Job Requirements

• All educators hired by MPS must provide Certification of demonstrated Proficiency or Awareness in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, appropriate to the work assignment.
• Collaborate with other educators and related service providers to maximize student outcomes
• Build trusting relationships with and support faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Consistently provide functional skill development, accommodations and appropriate modifications to the curriculum per Individual Education Programs and collect data regarding progress toward goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of functional skills and implement a system of positive behavior interventions
• Familiarity with IEP process and reporting
• Skills in managing challenging student behaviors strongly preferred
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions
• Maintain appropriate records for the purpose of continuous progress monitoring
• All educators hired by MPS must provide Certification of demonstrated Proficiency or Awareness in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, appropriate to the work assignment.
• Work directly with students in classroom and/or other environments, as necessary, to model behavior intervention strategies for staff
• Provide direct instruction to students in social skills, self-regulation strategies
• The ability and willingness to support and physically manage crisis as needed
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education
• Valid certification from RIDE
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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