Special Education Teacher | Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Job Details

Location Woonsocket, RI
Discipline Special Education Teacher
Date Posted September 14, 2026

Job Description

Step into a fulfilling contract opportunity supporting elementary students as a Special Education professional in Providence, RI for the 2026-2027 school year. Your expertise will help create a nurturing, inclusive environment for learners who need individualized support. The assignment offers stability, with a start date as soon as possible and extending through June 18, 2027, at 35 hours per week.

Depending on district needs, your role may focus on resource/inclusion servicesempowering students with mild-to-moderate disabilities to thrive alongside peers in the general curriculumor lead a self-contained classroom, providing focused structure and care.

Key Qualifications:

  • Possess a current Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Special Education license appropriate for the grade band (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary)
  • Demonstrated or emerging proficiency in Structured Literacy, with compliance with Rhode Islands Right to Read Act (either already certified or able to complete the training/credential within one year of employment)
  • Experience with elementary-age children and a commitment to facilitating both academic and social-emotional growth
  • Highly communicative and enthusiastic about collaborating with faculty, families, and external support providers
  • Organized, compassionate, and innovative in adapting lessons and strategies

What Youll Be Doing:

  • Design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for elementary students
  • Adapt classroom materials and work collaboratively with general educators
  • Deliver specialized instruction both in resource/inclusion and self-contained settings as assigned
  • Monitor student progress, update records, and participate in IEP meetings
  • Cultivate a positive environment where every student feels valued

Join an environment that values personal and professional development. Make a daily difference for elementary learners and gain rich experience working in diverse educational settings. Apply today to advance your special education career while helping students succeedyour impact starts now!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.93 to $46.93. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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