Summer ESY Program – Pre-K/Elementary – Middle (Share) Social Skill Group Leaders

Location: Anthony Carnevale Elementary School/DelSesto Middle School

Summer School Social Skills Group Leaders for ESY Program (up to 2 positions)

Pre-k/Elementary - Middle (share)

PK-12 Speech Pathologist (1 Position- 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday) 

PK-12 Social Worker (1 Position- 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday) 

Prep Days [NOT PD Days]: June 29-30, 2026

Program Dates: Mon-Thurs July 6-30, 2026

Data Day: July 31, 2026

Hours: 8:15am-12:45pm

Pay $40/hr  (contingent upon enrollment and funding

Under direction of the School Principal and/or appropriate Manager of Specialized Instruction and Services, this social skills group leaders will co-lead social skills groups, with groups of students on the Autism Spectrum. The Psychologist/Social Worker team will lead the high school and transition level groups. The Social Worker/ Speech Pathologist will lead elementary and middle school groups. The group leaders will be supported by the Autism Classroom Teachers and Teacher Assistants, for the elementary and middle school level groups, while the Social Coaches and Teacher Assistants will provide support for the high school and transition level groups. These services will be consistent with the Extended School Year (ESY) services detailed in the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP).  

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

RIDE Requirements:

• PK-12 Speech Pathologist

ESL Preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

• CAGS/BCBA (For Psychologist)
• Discipline Specific RIDE Certification
• Working Knowledge of Social Perspective Taking, Zones of Regulation, 5 Point Scale, Theory of Mind, Social Thinking, Expected/Unexpected Behaviors and Size of the Problem.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

• Develop Social Skills activities into which social perspective taking and social thinking are embedded
• Identify and order necessary materials to implement social activities
• Develop interventions to address social skills deficits within the program
• Identify and implement strategies to address anxiety with the social group
• Provide direct social skills services to students consistent with IEP requirements 
• Direct paraprofessional staff for active engagement in activities with students
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers for carry-over activities
• Provide written reports on services provided and/or progress notes as required by the Office of Specialized Instruction and Services 
• Willingness to work as an itinerant to cover all components of this assignment
• Willingness to work with families on carry-over activities for the home setting
• Documentation of services for Medicaid purposes
• Implement safety plans created by support personnel and teachers, prior to the end of the 180 day school year
• Develop and modify safety plans for students in the Autism ESY program 
• Makes contact with the student's family/caregiver, a minimum of once a week, to provide an informal update on students’ progress and offer assistance with coordination of community based support and services, as needed.
• Any/all related duties that may be assigned by Manager of Specialized Instruction and Services and/or Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Services

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

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• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Salary : $40