Special Education Teacher, South County Academy

Urban League of Rhode Island; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) in Exeter, RI seeks a Special Education Teacher for a full-time, year-round position in a clinical residential school setting. The role focuses on individualized instruction and developing IEPs, aligning with Rhode Island DOE standards, while ensuring resident safety and wellbeing in collaboration with the management team.

The candidate must hold a RI Certification in Special Education and a Bachelor's in Teaching or Education, with experience in

Qualifications

• Requires RI certification in Special Education and a bachelor's degree in teaching or education.
• Experience with children with behavioral or psychiatric challenges is required.
• Spanish speaking preferred and compensated, multilingual skills add pay.
• Masters degree may add $3,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with emotional/behavioral needs as part of a clinical residential school.
• Develop and monitor IEPs in accordance with DOE regulations.
• Collaborate with management to ensure safety and wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Bilingual/ASL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Teaching or Education

RI Certification in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher, South County Academy

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island

Exeter, RI 02822
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!


Position Summary: Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with significant emotional/behavioral needs as well as learning needs in a clinical residential school setting. Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and wellbeing of residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This is a full-time, year-round position.



Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Teaching or Education
RI Certification in Special Education
Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Candidates with a master’s degree will receive an additional $3,000.


Physical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Salary Levels

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Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 through Monday, December 07, 2026

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