Special Education Teacher

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An "Agency Without Walls" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.  

Position Summary: As a Teacher at the Tides' School, reporting directly to the Dean of Students, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal development of our students. Your primary responsibilities include monitoring student learning, delivering academic instruction aligned with the curriculum, and fostering a positive learning environment. Additionally, you will be tasked with creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to the diverse needs of students, including those with significant trauma backgrounds.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor student learning and provide academic instruction by implementing the curriculum with fidelity and using data for driving instruction.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values and high expectations.
• Develop a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students with a significant trauma background.
•  Effectively plan and use appropriate instructional interventions, strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to add educational value for each student. ESL, GT, at-risk, etc.
• Prepare lesson plans aligned with the set curriculum including differentiated instruction based on the students’ strengths and different learning styles.
• Implement effective classroom management based on pedagogical practice.
• Commit to professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development initiatives.
• Participate in the extracurricular activities hosted at Tides’ School, collaborate within the team, and meet all professional responsibilities.
•  Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues.
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in education/Closely Related – Required
• Teacher Certification - completed or in process.
• Master’s degree in special education – Preferred.
• Rhode Island certification as a special education teacher – Preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and registered/inspected vehicle – Required.
• ESL / ELL certificate or endorsement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Foundational educational experience with a minimum of 0-2 years’ experience in academia in K-12, charter or other non-traditional schools.
• A demonstrated solid track record of providing academic learning that ensures excellence in curriculum, teaching, research, advocacy, and public outreach.
• Capacity for intellectual, physical and social development of at-risk youth, through a comprehensive program that promotes academic excellence and prepares its students for success in school and in life.
• Managing student behavior effectively and in accordance with the treatment plan
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success.
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Salary Range: $53,000-$63,000

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply.  We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!