FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC·Providence, Rhode Island
Provide daily instruction and implement lesson plans for elementary students with emotional challenges in a small classroom setting. Collaborate with a co-teacher and multidisciplinary team to manage behavior and participate in IEP development.
The IDEAL teaching position! Elementary teachers or Early Childhood (special and regular education) --- work with students in a classroom of no more than 6 students and a full-time co-teacher! Mount Pleasant Academy, the state’s premier facility for children with emotional challenges, seeks an energetic and energized addition to our faculty for this 225-day position. Enjoy a school environment with full administration support, abundant teaching resources, professional development, and a team-centered approach to service provision. If you’re a hands-on teacher who truly wants to make a difference, this is the place for you! Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
Daily instruction of students.
Creation and implementation of daily and weekly lesson plans.
Supervision of assigned teaching assistant.
Participation in IEP preparation and creation.
Administration of student educational assessments.
Behavior management, crisis intervention.
Participation in multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occasional transport of students for community outings.
Other duties as assigned.
RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education (elementary and/or early childhood) required. Experience with BD/ED children. Experience working with elementary-ages students. Computer literacy. Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance also required. Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay. Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay. Physical Requirements: This position requires attendance of field trips and possible home visits on occasion. Employees in this position must have the ability to: Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing. Ability to participate in physical crisis intervention with students as needed. Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today! Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability. Qualifications
Requires RI certification in regular or special education for elementary or early childhood levels. Candidates must have experience with BD/ED children and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Market context
Rhode Island classroom teacher roles often reflect steady demand tied to school staffing needs and student support priorities. Competition can be shaped by experience expectations and preferred credentials; in this case, at least 3 years of experience and Microsoft Office proficiency are required, while RMA or CMA (AAMA) certifications are preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm how your experience aligns before applying.