Special Education Teacher

TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Family Services Inc. is seeking a dedicated educator to monitor student learning and deliver instruction in line with the curriculum while using data to drive practice.

The role emphasizes creating a structured environment, addressing the needs of students with trauma backgrounds, and planning differentiated lessons in collaboration with a team.

Qualifications

• Foundational educational experience with 0–2 years in K-12, charter or non-traditional schools.
• Solid track record delivering academic learning that ensures curriculum excellence.
• Ability to support at-risk youths through a program promoting academic success.

Responsibilities

• 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 for students with a significant trauma background.
• Plan lessons with differentiated instruction based on strengths and learning styles.
• Implement effective classroom management based on pedagogical practice.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues.
• Monitor IEP goals, objectives, modifications, accommodations, and incorporate into daily lessons.
• Develop quarterly IEP progress notes and fall/spring progress monitoring in reading and math.

Skills

Student learning

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication with families

IEP progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Closely Related

Master’s Degree in Special Education – Preferred

Rhode Island certification as a special education teacher – Preferred

Teacher Certification - completed or in process

ESL / ELL certificate or endorsement

Job description

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