About this role
Special Education Teacher Needed at The Groden School in Providence, RI (East Side)!
$5,000 Sign‑On Bonus | Small Class Size | Exceptional Support Team
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children with special needs? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to lead a highly supported, specialized classroom designed for success?
We are excited to welcome a Special Education Teacher to our RIDE‑approved classroom in Providence with the age group being 13-19 year old students (Near Hope Street on the East Side of Providence). This established program serves young learners with disabilities in a nurturing, innovative, and highly individualized environment— currently with nine (9) students.
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the overall educational and programmatic needs of the classroom. Responsibilities include managing classroom operations, coordinating and supporting Behavior Specialists, developing and implementing students’ IEPs, monitoring academic and behavioral progress, and ensuring that IEP goals are addressed throughout the school day. The teacher is also responsible for developing meaningful and constructive weekly Community Learning Experiences (CLEs) that align with students’ individual goals, needs, and transition outcomes.
Salary: $60,000- $90,738 Annually (Based on education & experience)
Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:15AM-3:30PM; Tuesdays are 8:15AM-4:15PM
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Small class size
- Exceptional staff‑to‑student ratio with 6 behavior specialists in the class
- Highly trained support staff with Bachelor’s‑level ABA and behavior management training
- Onsite collaboration with a BCBA, Occupational Therapist, and Speech‑Language Pathologist
- Strong administrative and clinical support
- Competitive compensation based on experience and education
Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!!
- Company paid 80% of Health Insurance
- Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance(Individual)
- Vision Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Free Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- AFLAC
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for Paid CEUs
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Your Impact:
As the classroom teacher, you will:
- Lead and coordinate individualized student programs
- Develop and monitor IEP goals and instructional plans
- Design structured, engaging learning environments that promote growth and independence
- Schedule, implement, and oversee daily programming
- Collaborate closely with behavior specialists, therapists, families, and support staff
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of student and staff documentation
- Foster a classroom culture that supports learning, communication, and positive behavior
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Rhode Island Department of Education certification in Severe/Profound Special Education (We will consider Emergency Certifications)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
- Safety Care Training (We provide training if needed)
- At least one year of experience as a special education teacher is preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with complex learning needs
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a dedicated, collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your work truly matters. Together, we are fostering growth, independence, and lifelong learning for every child we serve.
Apply today— we can’t wait to meet you!
Monday- Friday; 8:15AM-3:30PM; Tuesdays are 8:15AM-4:15PM
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