Special Educator (1-6)

Pawtucket Public Schools; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pawtucket seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities and develop individualized education plans (IEPs). The ideal candidate will document student progress, communicate effectively with families, and collaborate with faculty to advocate for students. Applicants should possess a valid RI teaching certificate in Special Education and be committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Full benefits package included, with salary commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with students from urban areas.
• Successful experience teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Document student progress and communicate with parents.
• Develop IEPs based on individual needs.

Skills

Public speaking

Research and data analysis

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

RI teaching certificates in Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-6

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ LD/ED Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/27/2025
• Location: Pawtucket Phoenix Academy

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with disabilities, consistent with state education requirements and the student’s IEP.
• Positive professional and respectful conduct when communicating with professionals, students, and parents.
• On-going documentation of student progress, lesson planning, and communication with parents and professionals.
• Participate in developing schedules for assigned caseload to ensure all services required in the student’s IEP are accessed.
• Develop IEPs for students in accordance with IDEA, based on student evaluation results and individualized needs.
• Serve as a leader of the IEP team for assigned student caseload.
• Attend and participate in Common Planning meetings with other faculty members.
• Communicate effectively with the school community, parents, and administrators.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support personnel, parents, and administrators to advocate for students and provide accommodations and modifications as outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Attend school and district-level meetings and complete related activities as required by Administration.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education and student records.
• Collaborate effectively with teams of professionals, students, and parents to problem-solve and resolve ongoing student concerns.
• Participate as a member of evaluation and RTI teams for assigned caseload.
• Monitor student progress on IEPs, Behavior Plans, and Common Core standards, and report progress in a timely and effective manner to the school team and parents.
• Attend all mandated professional development opportunities.
• Assume other responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.

Knowledgeable Of

• Common Core Standards and RICAS and Alternative Assessments.
• The related laws of Rhode Island, as they relate to IDEA and ADA requirements, regulations, and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Instructional materials and their relationship to program goals and objectives.
• Principles of effective management and evaluation of instruction.
• Principles of learning.
• Principles of effective instruction.
• Assessment administration and use, both formative and summative.
• School accountability.
• Data analysis techniques.
• Response to intervention (academic and behavioral).
• Professional learning community organization and protocols.

Skilled At

• Public speaking, writing, listening, problem-solving, dispute resolution, and providing direction.
• Working with individuals and groups.
• Research and data analysis.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Teaching and presenting.
• Use of instructional technology.
• Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques.
• Being innovative and working with little direction.
• Leadership.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License / Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.
• RI teaching certificates in the area of Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-6.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with students from urban areas.
• Desire to work with middle school students and young adults.
• Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral, social, emotional challenges.
• Experience with diversity preferred.
• Successful experience teaching.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full PSD benefits package.
• Salary will be that of teacher and commensurate with experience.
• Requirement to work some of their required days in the summer for training.
• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.