RI Middle School SPED Teacher (2026-27)

Achievement First; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 50,500 - 94,336; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public charter network is looking for an Entry Level RI Middle School SPED Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves inspiring students and fostering a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include creating structured learning spaces and engaging families to support children's growth. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, ideally a Master’s, with certification in Special Education preferred. The role offers competitive salary and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students; two years teaching preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Certification for Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment to achieve ambitious goals.
• Build community by partnering with families for success.
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention.

Skills

Strong instructional skills

Classroom management skills

Personal organization and planning

Embraces feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree with GPA of at least 3.0

Master’s degree preferred

Rhode Island certification

Job description

Join to apply for the RI Middle School SPED Teacher (2026-27) role at Achievement First

School Year: 2026-27

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF you will be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are part of your weekly experience.

In this role you will inspire students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You will create a learning culture that enables scholars to discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond.

At AF we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally—and can be their authentic selves. Together we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time.

Responsibilities

Outstanding academic achievement and personal development

• Create a positive, achievement‑oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.
• Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
• Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

Professional learning, development and growth

• Collaborate with coach, grade‑level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture‑building and leadership skills.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

Skills and characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.

Educational background and work experience

• Experience working with K‑12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.
• If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining a certification.
• Certification for role: Elementary Special Education Teacher (11282), Middle Grades Special Education Teacher (11382), Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher (11482), Grades 6‑12.
• RI certification process: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers‑administrators/educator‑certification-0

Compensation & benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills, education, and experience. Teacher salaries in RI range from $50,500‑$94,336.
• Full‑time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Education
• Industries: Education Administration Programs