Special Education Teacher
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Providence County, Rhode Island
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$50 - $55 per hour
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Contract
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On-Site
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Job ID: 83492
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Posted today
Onward Search Education is partnering with a school district in Providence County, Rhode Island to hire Special Education Teachers for the 2026/2027 school year. This is an on-site opportunity supporting elementary special education (Grades K-8) within specialized programs/classrooms.
As a Special Education Teacher, you'll provide highly individualized instruction and targeted supports for students with disabilities, helping them access curriculum, build skills, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Position Details:
- Location: On-site
- Schedule: 35 hours/week
- School Year: 2026/2027
Responsibilities:
- Deliver individualized and small-group instruction aligned to student goals and present levels.
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliant IEPs (goals, accommodations, services, progress monitoring).
- Differentiate instruction and provide interventions using evidence-based special education practices.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school teams to support inclusion and access.
- Implement classroom supports/structures as needed (e.g., sensory supports, adaptive tools, behavior supports).
- Communicate proactively with families and contribute to meetings, documentation, and progress updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Special Education or related field.
- Appropriate Rhode Island teaching licensure/certification for Special Education (or ability to obtain).
- Experience supporting students with disabilities in school-based settings (elementary preferred).
- Strong skills in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring/data collection.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with families.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits package (health, dental, vision options may be available)
- Weekly pay and streamlined onboarding support
- Dedicated recruiter support from the Onward Search Education team
- Access to a strong network of school-based opportunities
Why Apply?
At Onward Search Education, we connect passionate educators with schools where they can make a measurable difference. If you're driven to support students with specialized learning needs through high-impact instruction and compassionate, structured supports, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work--every day--within a mission-aligned school community.
Ready to join us?
Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!
About Onward Education
Onward Education is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider. We work with K-12 schools to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Inclusive Hiring Practices
We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at info@onwardedu.com.
Employment Eligibility
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Education is a drug-free workplace.
Virtual Interview Process
To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive a text or email invitation from Alex, our virtual interviewer, to learn more about your qualifications.
To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.
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We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Education representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be advised, we will only communicate with our talent through verified email addresses such as @onwardedu and will never reach out through Gmail or any other public domains. You can learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.
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