Elementary Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school that centers the voices of students, families, and teachers, seeks a collaborative Elementary Special Education Teacher who holds high expectations for all students. At The Learning Community we believe that literacy empowers each individual to have a voice, take social action and assume community responsibility. We grow teacher leaders, student leaders and community leaders.

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Support and advise general education teachers with accommodations, modifying work, and providing special education services.
• Provide direct instruction and support to students with a variety of learning needs.
• Monitor student progress, collect data, and make ongoing adjustments to IEPs as needed.
• Support student case management and coordination as needed.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting student success.
• Continuously seek out new information to improve your practice and impact with students and share what you learn with the other classroom teachers you collaborate with and support.

• Certified or in the process of certification in the state of Rhode Island.
• U.S. citizen, resident, or possess a work visa.
• Strong teaching abilities and experience in creating safe, engaging, rigorous learning environments.
• Deep knowledge of the subject matter taught and commitment to staying current.
• Reliable, collaborative, and consistently strong colleague.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, resilience, and adaptability.
• Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, especially in conflict or tricky decisions.
• Postgraduate certificate degree preferred.

Full‑time

Full‑time position at the Learning Community Charter School in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Teachers are expected to work 7:45-3:15 pm most days, with 7:45-4:45 pm Wednesdays due to whole team meetings. The position includes Summer Institute in August prior to each school year. Salary scale available on our website and linked here shows increases from :

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance – 82% of annual premium paid by Learning Community for single or family plans.
• State of RI Teacher Pension Plan participation.
• Free life insurance of $50k while employed.
• 8 weeks of vacation throughout the school year; 12 paid holidays; 10 paid sick days; 5 paid personal days per year.
• Optional vision/dental insurance 100% employee paid.

• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.