Special Education Teacher

Tides Family Services, Inc.; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Family Services, Inc. seeks a dedicated K-12 educator to support students with diverse needs in an equity‑driven, community‑based setting.

The role emphasizes building a positive learning environment and implementing high‑quality instruction. Responsibilities include differentiated lesson planning, monitoring IEP goals, communicating with families, and collaborating with colleagues to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field required.
• Teacher Certification either completed or in process required.
• Master's in Special Education and RI SPED certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.
• ESL/ELL certificate or endorsement encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student learning and provide academic instruction using the curriculum with fidelity.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment aligned with school values and high expectations.
• Develop differentiated lesson plans based on strengths and learning styles; monitor IEP goals.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues; engage families in education.
• Participate in professional growth, department meetings, and school activities.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Data-driven instruction

IEP goals tracking

Family collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education/Closely Related

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

ESL / ELL certificate or endorsement

Job description

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An \"Agency Without Walls\" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.

• 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

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply. We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!