Special Education Teacher - Middle School - 1 Year Only

North Cumberland Middle School; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cumberland Middle School in Cumberland, RI is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher for grades 6-8. The position focuses on delivering individualized instruction to students with mild/moderate disabilities and includes collaboration with a multi-member team.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in IEP development, behavior interventions, and state assessment administration. Immediate start with full-time commitment through the 1-year term; strong communication with families is

Qualifications

• Must be Rhode Island certified as a Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher (grades 7-12) or Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher (K-8).
• Ability to work as part of a multi-member educational team and communicate effectively.
• Experience delivering individualized instruction and managing behavior.
• Skilled in IEP writing, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and Behavior Intervention Plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver special and individualized instruction to students with varying abilities.
• Administer state assessments (RIAA and PARCC) as required.
• Perform case management and collaborate with team members.
• Develop and implement IEPs, BIPs, and related plans.
• Maintain strong communication and organizational skills with staff and families.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

IEP writing

Case management

Assessment administration

Education

RI Special Education Certification (7-12) or K-8

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Middle School - 1 Year Only

Cumberland School Department North Cumberland Middle School - Cumberland, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Must be certified in Rhode Island as a Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher grades 7-12 or Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher grades K-8.

Candidate should possess skills and experience in delivering special and individualized instruction to students with varying abilities, administration of RIAA and PARCC state assessments, case management, behavior management and intervention techniques. The candidate must be skilled in the use of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans as well as IEP writing.

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to be part of a multi-member educational team and demonstrate outstanding communication and organizational skills. Must be certified in Rhode Island as a Middle/Secondary Special Educator. Candidate will be required to be certified in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Job Details

Job ID: 5988556

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to North Cumberland Middle School

North Cumberland Middle School is one of two middle schools in the town of Cumberland, RI. The school first opened in 1971 to serve middle school aged students in the northern part of town. Due to increasing enrollment, an addition was constructed in 1994. There have not been any major upgrades to the school’s infrastructure since this time.The school currently services 691 students in grades 6 through 8. The ethnic breakdown of the student body is: 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, and 2% Asian/Pacific Islander. Presently, 5% of students receive free or reduced lunch and 17% of students are on Individualized Education or 504 Plans.The faculty and staff currently consists of 50 full and part time teachers, 2 guidance counselors, 1 school nurse teacher, 1 part-time school psychologist, 1 part-time social worker, 9 paraprofessional teaching assistants, 5 custodians, 1 administrative assistant, a principal, and an assistant principal. The school also shares the services of a part-time school resource officer through the Safe Schools Grant.The school’s instructional program revolves around a teaming structure. Students in each grade are assigned to a team and share core academic teachers in the areas of math, science, English, and social studies. In addition, a special educator and at least one paraprofessional teaching assistant are attached to each team. These professionals have common planning time every other day. During their scheduled day, students also receive instruction in reading or world language, physical education/health, and a unified arts offering which rotates through Art, Computer Applications, Family & Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology. All students have a period of Academic Enrichment during which time they have the opportunity to take Band or Chorus, General Music, Library Skills, receive special services or remedial instruction, or engage in academic self study or silent reading. Students have the opportunity to participate in many athletic and extra-curricular activities after the end of the regular school day.Like all middle schools throughout the state of Rhode Island, the school is currently working to align its practices with the Board of Regents Regulations on Middle Level Reform. The school has been engaged in self study for a number of years using professional development and best practice ideas promoted by the Rhode Island Middle Level Educators Association, New England League of Middle Schools, and National Middle School Association. The school has been consistently distinguished as high performing and was named a Regents Commended School by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Affi

Job Requirements

• Must be certified in Rhode Island as a Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher grades 7-12 or Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher grades K-8.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mindy Theroux , Human Resources Benefits Coordinator/Conf. Asst.
• 2602 Mendon Road
• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
• Phone: [phone] x320
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]