RI Teacher of Students with Intellectual Disabilities (2026-27)

About the role

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in your craft. You'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are part of your weekly experience. You'll prepare students for college and career while inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact.

Special Education Teacher – Severe and Profound Program

Provides specialized instruction and educational programming for students with significant cognitive, developmental, medical, physical, communication, behavioral, and/or multiple disabilities. Responsible for developing and implementing individualized educational programs that support students in achieving academic, functional, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, vocational, and life skills goals. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, related service providers, families, and community agencies to ensure students receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) in accordance with IDEA, RIDE regulations, and district policies. Creates a structured, safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment utilizing evidence-based instructional practices, positive behavioral supports, and individualized programming designed to maximize student independence and participation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with severe and profound disabilities
• Provide specialized instruction in academic, functional, communication, adaptive, social-emotional, behavioral, vocational, community-based, and daily living skill areas
• Differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum, materials, equipment, and environments based on individual student needs
• Utilize evidence-based instructional methodologies and data-driven decision-making practices
• Implement positive behavioral supports, behavior intervention plans, and de-escalation strategies consistent with district and state procedures
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children's academic success and personal development
• Utilize data from Achievement First's interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team
• Exemplify AF's core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred
• If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining a certification (Severe & Profound Special Ed certificate)
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Pay

Teacher salaries in RI range from $50,500–$94,336, based on skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

Benefits

Regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match.