Special Education Teacher | Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity serving high school students with significant behavioral and emotional needs for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year. This position focuses on providing specialized instruction in a self-contained or sub-separate classroom environment where students receive individualized attention away from general education settings. The assignment runs from ASAP through June 18, 2027, with consistent full-time hours of 35 per week.

Ideal candidates are driven to make a meaningful impact within special education and are confident working with adolescents who have Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) or complex behavioral challenges. You will be a crucial source of support, structure, and growth for students eager to thrive with the right guidance.

What we’re looking for:

• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Special Education certification (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary).
• Knowledge or previous experience teaching students in high school settings, particularly those with EBD or severe behavioral needs.
• Compliance with the Right to Read Act: you must hold (or be able to complete within one year) Rhode Island Structured Literacy proficiency.
• Skill in fostering an inclusive, positive, and structured learning environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Plan, adapt, and deliver individualized instruction to students in a self-contained or sub-separate classroom.
• Implement behavioral interventions and evidence-based strategies to support student self-regulation and academic progress.
• Collaborate closely with support staff, administrators, and families to create and monitor individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Document progress and maintain detailed records according to state and district requirements.
• Participate in professional development to ensure continued growth and compliance with state standards.

Take the next step in your career and help students with unique needs reach their potential. Submit your application today to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive educational environment!

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