Special Education Teacher

Tides Family Services; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Family Services in Rhode Island seeks a dedicated special education teacher to deliver instruction, monitor IEP goals, and foster a positive learning environment for students with significant trauma backgrounds.

You will differentiate instruction, plan using data, collaborate with staff, and communicate with families to support student success and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0–2 years experience in K-12, charter or non-traditional schools.
• Proven track record of delivering academic learning with curriculum fidelity using data to inform instruction.
• Ability to support at-risk youth with trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student learning and provide instructional delivery aligned to the curriculum.
• Create a positive, structured environment that upholds school values and high expectations.
• Plan differentiated lessons based on student strengths and learning styles.
• Effectively manage the classroom using pedagogical best practices.
• Participate in meetings, professional development and school activities.
• Communicate with students, families and colleagues about progress and needs.
• Monitor IEP goals, modifications, accommodations, and document progress.
• Engage families through regular updates and relationship-building.

Skills

Curriculum fidelity

Data-driven instruction

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education/Closely Related - Required

Teacher Certification - completed or in process

Master's Degree in Special Education - Preferred

Rhode Island certification as a special education teacher - Preferred

Valid driver's license and vehicle - Required

ESL / ELL certificate or endorsement

Job description

Description

• Monitor student learning and provide academic instruction by implementing the curriculum with fidelity and using data for driving instruction.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values and high expectations.
• Develop a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students with a significant trauma background.
• Effectively plan and use appropriate instructional interventions, strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to add educational value for each student. ESL, GT, at-risk, etc.
• Prepare lesson plans aligned with the set curriculum including differentiated instruction based on the students' strengths and different learning styles.
• Implement effective classroom management based on pedagogical practice.
• Commit to professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development initiatives.
• Participate in the extracurricular activities hosted at Tides' School, collaborate within the team, and meet all professional responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues.
• Monitor IEP goals, objectives, modifications, accommodations, and incorporate into daily lessons.
• Develop quarterly IEP progress notes.
• Ensure fall/spring progress monitoring in reading and math.
• Engage families in their children's education by building relationships and maintaining regular communications.

Requirements

Critical Knowledge/Skills

• Foundational educational experience with a minimum of 0-2 years experience in academia in K-12, charter or other non-traditional schools.
• A demonstrated solid track record of providing the academic learning that ensures excellence in curriculum, teaching, research, advocacy and public outreach.
• Capacity for intellectual, physical and social development of at-risk youth, through a comprehensive program that promotes academic excellence and prepares its students for success in school and in life.

Degrees/Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree in Education/Closely Related - Required
• Teacher Certification - completed or in process
• Master's Degree in Special Education - Preferred
• Rhode Island certification as a special education teacher - Preferred
• Valid driver's license and registered/inspected vehicle - Required
• ESL / ELL certificate or endorsement