Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Charlestown, RI

7d • $52 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Special Education Teacher to serve an elementary student population at a school in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The position is scheduled from October 2026 through May or June 2027 and provides teaching, case management, assessment, evaluation, and planning services for students with disabilities. The teacher will develop and implement IEPs, tailor instruction to students’ needs, monitor progress, maintain records, and collaborate with parents, educators, specialists, and classroom staff. The role receives support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners. Guaranteed hours include documentation, administrative, and planning time. Compensation is listed at $51.50–$61.75+ per hour. Employment may be as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor.

Requirements

• Teaching certification and a bachelor’s or master’s degree or higher in Special Education.
• State license as a Special Education teacher.
• Experience working with children.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents and exercise a high level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform physical activities as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in varied locations and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Severe Intellectual Disabilities (Severe and Profound) certification and experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Deliver instruction tailored to students’ diverse learning styles and needs.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and specialists to support student learning.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and progress to inform instruction and planning.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and productive classroom environment that encourages positive behavior and learning.
• Provide guidance and support to classroom staff implementing educational strategies for students with special needs.
• Provide teaching and case management services, conduct assessments and evaluations, and develop IEP plans.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits and 401(k) for W-2 employees, subject to eligibility.
• For 1099 contractors, resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a stipend for health benefits and taxes.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time