Trauma-Informed Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Tides Family Services, Inc.; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Family Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated educator to monitor student learning and deliver instruction aligned with our curriculum, while using data to drive decisions.

You will create a structured, positive classroom environment for students with significant trauma backgrounds, plan differentiated lessons, and monitor IEP goals and progress, working with families and colleagues to support student success.

Qualifications

• Foundational instructional experience in K-12 or equivalent
• Ability to develop differentiated instruction
• Experience assessing and supporting students with diverse needs
• Familiarity with IEPs, goals, and accommodations
• Strong communication with families and school teams

Responsibilities

• Monitor student learning and provide academic instruction aligned with the curriculum.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment aligned with school values and expectations.
• Develop classroom environments suitable for trauma-affected youth.
• Plan differentiated lessons with data-driven adjustments.
• Monitor IEP goals and progress notes; communicate with families regularly.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

IEP progress monitoring

Classroom management

Communication with families

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Education or related

Teacher Certification

Master's in Special Education (Preferred)

Rhode Island Special Education certification (Preferred)

Driver's license

ESL/ELL certificate (Preferred)

Job description

Tides Family Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated educator to monitor student learning and deliver instruction aligned with our curriculum, while using data to drive decisions.

You will create a structured, positive classroom environment for students with significant trauma backgrounds, plan differentiated lessons, and monitor IEP goals and progress, working with families and colleagues to support student success.