Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Central Falls, RI

14d • $45 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, school-based Special Education Teacher to serve elementary students in grades 3–4 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. The role involves providing specialized instruction and case management, developing and implementing IEPs, conducting or participating in evaluations, monitoring progress, and collaborating with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members. The teacher will receive support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

The position is on-site and in-person, at 37–39 hours per week, from October 2026 through May 2027. The role includes guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, administrative, and planning time, and a manageable caseload. Compensation is $45–$55 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. Compensation and benefits depend on employment classification and eligibility; the role may be offered as W-2 employment or as a 1099 independent contractor opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field.
• Current or eligible for appropriate state-licensed teaching certification or credentialing in Special Education.
• Appropriate state authorization to provide Special Education teaching services in Alaska.
• Experience working with children and students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development and implementation, special education eligibility, and progress monitoring.
• Ability to provide individualized and differentiated instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with technology used for instruction, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.
• Ability to perform physical functions that may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide specialized instruction tailored to students’ individual educational and developmental needs.
• Manage assigned student caseloads and coordinate special education services.
• Conduct and participate in assessments and evaluations, as appropriate to the position.
• Monitor student progress and collect data toward IEP goals.
• Adapt instructional strategies based on student performance and individual learning needs.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate and timely educational records.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, multidisciplinary, and student-support meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other educational team members.
• Support accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional strategies across educational environments.
• Create a welcoming, safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Guide and support classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with disabilities.
• Support compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time