Intensive Special Education teacher
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Education Teacher
Intensive Special Education Teacher
Smithfield Public Schools – Raymond
C. LaPerche Elementary – Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time
Job Description
Permanent Intensive Special Education Teacher position available at Raymond
C. LaPerche Elementary School.
- RIDE certification in Teacher of students with intellectual disabilities
Building Principal
Director of Special Education
- Provides instruction and support to a class of 4 students in collaboration with paraprofessionals and specialized support professionals.
- Develops, coordinates and implements curriculum that aligns with the Essential Elements for ELA & Math.
- Collects, analyzes and prepares data to inform instruction and share with colleagues and parents.
- Works collaboratively as part of the special education team.
- Demonstrates and models best practices with students with intellectual disabilities.
- Collaborates with outside agencies, school personnel and parents for the purpose of identification of students having a disability.
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Multiple Disabilities
C. LaPerche Elementary
Raymond
C. LaPerche is a kindergarten through grade five elementary school in Smithfield, Rhode Island. In addition to the general education program, LaPerche also includes an intensive special education and intensive resource elementary level programs for the district. LaPerche faculty and staff strive to create an environment where every member of the school community is fully accepted and included as he or she reaches full potential both academically and socially.
Our faculty work with our families to build strong relationships that support and enrich the lives of our students. Our school motto of Respectful, Caring, Leaders…Succeed aligns with the school focus of leadership. Student leadership is paramount at LaPerche and is on display in every area of the school. From the 5th grade safety patrol to the 4th grade recycling teams to the student‑run unified field, LaPerche students support, inspire, and challenge each other and themselves as they work towards our district promise:
Our Promise:
Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life. LaPerche faculty and staff believe in the importance of a growth mindset and continue to create and implement dynamic lessons based on current research and best practices. We work daily to instill that mindset in our students.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- 1. Are you a retired Rhode Island School Employee who contributed to the RI Municipal Employee's Retirement System (MERS) or Employee's Retirement System of RI (ERSRI)?
Yes/No - 2. I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements, omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Smithfield Public School District to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the District from any liability.
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- Julie Dorsey, Principal
- 11 Limerock Road
- Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
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