Special Education Teacher, South County Academy

About the School

Our nonprofit, non‑public, special education certified school serves girls ages 13–28 with complex educational, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. Students often come to us following previous placements through DCYF and benefit from a highly structured, trauma‑informed environment focused on healing, growth, and individualized support.

Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with significant emotional/behavioral needs as well as learning needs in a clinical residential school setting. Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and wellbeing of residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families.

This is a full‑time, year‑round position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching or Education
• R.I. Certification in Special Education
• Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word‑processing, and database software programs
• Spanish speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills are a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
• Candidates with a master’s degree will receive an additional $3,000. Additional compensation is available for educators certified and able to teach in multiple subject areas.

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.