Special Education Teacher

Therapeds Partners; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Guaranteed hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive administrator and team

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a full-time SPED teacher for a school-based role in Providence, RI. The position focuses on creating individualized instruction, IEP development, and close collaboration with school-based teams.

You will work on a full-time schedule on-site, supporting PreK-12 students with disabilities and ensuring compliance with IDEA requirements. The role includes guaranteed hours and administrative planning time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Current or eligible Rhode Island SPED teaching certification.
• State authorization to provide SPED services in Rhode Island.
• One+ year school-based experience preferred.
• Familiarity with IDEA, IEPs and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Provide individualized instruction and differentiated strategies.
• Manage assigned caseload and coordinate special education services.
• Participate in assessments and eligibility meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and collect data toward IEP goals.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain records.
• Collaborate with general education staff, families, and administrators.

Skills

IEP development

Individualized instruction

Collaboration with educators

Documentation and progress monitoring

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education

State teaching certification in Special Education

Rhode Island authorization to provide SPED services

Job description

• Full-time school schedule

Special Education Teacher (SPED) - School-Based

Providence, Rhode island | Full-Time | November 2026-May 2027 | On-Site

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (SPED) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity.

This position serves students and includes specialized instruction, case management, IEP development and implementation, evaluations, progress monitoring, and collaboration with educators, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members. You'll receive support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated team of special education providers who partner with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK-12 students nationwide. We understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality services while building meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Position Details

• Full-time school schedule
• Elementary grades
• Location: Providence, Rhode Island
• Setting: In-person, on campus
• Pay: $46.50-$56.75/hour
• Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, administrative, and planning time
• Manageable caseload
• Dual support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners

What You’ll Do

As a school-based Special Education Teacher, you’ll provide individualized instruction and case management services designed to support students with disabilities in accessing and participating successfully in their educational programs.

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Providing specialized instruction tailored to students’ individual educational and developmental needs
• Managing assigned student caseloads and coordinating special education services
• Conducting and participating in assessments and evaluations, as appropriate to the position
• Monitoring student progress and collecting data to measure progress toward IEP goals
• Adapting instructional strategies based on student performance and individual learning needs
• Preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate and timely educational records
• Participating in IEP, eligibility, multidisciplinary, and student-support meetings
• Collaborating with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other members of the educational team
• Supporting accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional strategies across educational environments
• Creating a welcoming, safe, structured, and productive learning environment
• Providing guidance and support to classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with disabilities
• Supporting compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field
• Current or eligible for appropriate State Licensed teaching certification/credentialing in Special Education
• Appropriate state authorization to provide Special Education teaching services in Rhode Island
• One or more years of experience in a school setting preferred
• Experience working with children and students with disabilities
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development and implementation, special education eligibility, and progress monitoring
• Ability to provide individualized and differentiated instruction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with technology used for instruction, documentation, and communication
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearancesAbility to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• School-based special education is active and may require participation with students in a variety of educational environments and activities. The Special Education Teacher must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments
• All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 employees may be eligible for:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:

• Competitive contract rates
• Benefit Resources
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Why TheraPeds Partners?

At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.

As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.

If you’re a Special Education Teacher who is available for a full-time school-based position in this area, we’d love to connect with you.