Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Central Falls, RI

13d • 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, from October 2026 through May 2027. The position is on-site and offers 37–39 hours per week, with pay of $45–$55 per hour based on experience and employment arrangement. It includes guaranteed hours, designated documentation, administrative, and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

The teacher will provide individualized instruction and case management to help students with disabilities access and participate in their educational programs. Work includes developing and implementing IEPs, monitoring student progress, coordinating services, participating in evaluations and team meetings, maintaining educational records, and collaborating with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals. The role also supports compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated team of special education providers that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. The organization emphasizes collaboration, meaningful connections, and support for school-based professionals.

The role involves active participation in school environments and may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout the school day. Responsibilities are performed according to assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field.
• Current or eligibility 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 to measure progress toward IEP goals.
• Adapt instructional strategies based on student performance and individual learning needs.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate, timely educational records.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, multidisciplinary, and student-support meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other members of the educational team.
• 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

• W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) for 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 flexibility associated with independent contractor status and access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level