Special Education Teacher Job Providence area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher 36 Week Contract *Up to 55/hr

Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher for a 36-week contract in Providence, Rhode Island. Responsible for developing and implementing individualized education plans, providing specialized instruction to students with autism, behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and manage IEPs for students with special education needs, ensuring alignment to IEP goals, accommodations, and services.

Provide specially designed instruction and support in a school setting for students with autism, behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities.

Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and school-based stakeholders to support student progress.

Support case management activities, including progress monitoring, documentation, and communication of student performance and needs.

Maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment and apply behavior strategies and supports consistent with student plans and district expectations.

Qualifications:

Rhode Island Early Childhood Special Education teacher certification (active/valid) with appropriate SPED coursework/degree and required district/state SPED endorsements for IEP instruction.
Minimum 1 year of special education experience in school settings, including IEP development and implementation, case management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; experience supporting students with autism, behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities.
Availability to work scheduled days.
Demonstrated collaboration with teachers, staff, and school-based stakeholders.
Ability to align instruction to students' IEP goals and behavioral supports.
Professionalism and strong communication skills.
Standard background check readiness.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a W2 basis (no sponsorship required).

Preferred

Skills:

Experience with data-driven progress monitoring and measurable student outcomes (preferred/expected).

Benefits:

Weekly direct deposit (with next-day pay features coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average.
Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, dental, and vision eligibility starting the first day of the month after your start date, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave.
Health benefits maintained through winter/summer break: coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons.
Investment in your growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license and CEU reimbursements.
Support for lifestyle: paid housing or stipends, travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours and cancellation protection, nationwide opportunities.
Streamlined compliance and flexibility: reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses and certificates, user-friendly portal for onboarding (average 14 days), customized shifts, rapid interviews (average 38 hours).