Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We’re partnering with a school district in Providence County, RI to hire a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year.

This position provides the opportunity to work closely with students with significant learning and developmental needs, implementing specialized curriculum, behavior supports, and social-emotional learning strategies to help students succeed.

Position Details:

• Location: In-person in Providence County, RI; no hybrid or remote opportunities available.
• Schedule: Full-time; Monday- Friday
• Caseload: Approximately 12 Students
• Duration: Remainder of the 2025–2026 school year

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet high-need student requirements
• Collect and maintain data on student progress
• Implement behavior interventions and social-emotional supports
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, therapists, and families
• Maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in Special Education with Multilingual Learner (MLL) Endorsement required
• Experience working with students with high academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement IEPs and behavior intervention plans
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.