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Lead a Classroom That's Actually Built to Support You — Special Education Teacher, Providence, RI ($60K–$90,738)

Location: Providence, RI (East Side, near Hope Street)

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $60,000–$90,738 annually (based on education and experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–3:30 PM (Tuesdays until 4:15 PM)

Audience: Experienced SPED teachers burned out by large caseloads, thin support, and inadequate staffing.

Reasons to Join

• $5,000 sign-on bonus — because your experience has real value here.
• Nine students. Six behavior specialists in the room with you. An onsite BCBA, OT, and SLP. This is what a properly supported classroom looks like.
• No more managing a caseload alone. Your team handles the behavioral layer so you can focus on instruction, IEP development, and student growth.
• Salary range of $60,000–$90,738, calibrated to your actual education and experience — not a flat rate for everyone with the same title.
• RIDE-approved program with strong administrative and clinical leadership — the kind of backing that lets you do your best work without fighting the system to do it.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid CEUs keep your licensure and professional development moving forward, on the program's dime.

Benefits

• Employer covers 80% of health insurance premiums and 100% of individual dental insurance.
• Vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance; AFLAC and voluntary pet insurance available.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid CEU opportunities to support your continued licensure and professional growth.
• Generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate individualized student programs for a class of nine transition-age students (13–19) with disabilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and instructional plans throughout the school day.
• Design and oversee daily structured programming that promotes growth, communication, and independence.
• Develop meaningful weekly Community Learning Experiences (CLEs) aligned with individual student goals and transition outcomes.
• Coordinate and support six Behavior Specialists in the classroom; collaborate closely with an onsite BCBA, OT, and SLP.
• Ensure accurate, timely completion of student and staff documentation.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certification in Severe/Profound Special Education required. Emergency certifications considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a special education teacher preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (training provided if needed).
• Safety Care Training required (training provided if needed).

Skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor IEPs and coordinate a multidisciplinary support team.
• Genuine passion for supporting students with complex learning and behavioral needs.

Physical / Environmental Requirements

• Ability to actively engage in a specialized classroom environment with students who may have complex behavioral needs.
• Safety Care trained or willing to complete training prior to start.

EEO Statement

Arbor Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the students and families we serve.