11 director of special education jobs found in Providence, RI

Job Description Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee's life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org Reports to : Assistant Superintendent Status: Exempt Hours : Full-time, 12-month Position Summary The Director of Special Education is a district-level leader responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and equitable special education services across the...

Job Description Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children's lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish/English) for 40 hours per week. Duties: Serves as the initial point of contact for family and community inquiries regarding the school programs and demonstrates an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, and family structures. Provides administrative support to the Superintendent, Heads of School and Director of Special Education and other administrators as deemed appropriate. Responsible for student...

Job Description The Head of School serves as the chief executive and educational leader of all school-age programs in two states (Rhode Island and Massachusetts), responsible for advancing the institution's mission, ensuring academic excellence, and overseeing all operational aspects of schools covering grades pre-K to 12+. This role directly supervises: Head of The Carter School (grades 9 to 12+) Head of The Grace School (grades K to 8 including Rhode Island Pre-K) Head of The Schwartz School (grades pre-K to 12+) Director of Special Education (grades pre-K to 12+) Rhode Island Pre-K Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community's future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice. It is our policy to recruit,...

Job Description Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee's life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org. Temporary Position: February 2026 - June 2026 Reports to: Lower School Principal and Director of Special Education Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt Position Overview: The responsibilities of this position will be performed under the direct supervision of the Lower School...

Job Description School Year : 2025-26 Immediate Opening: The Role of a Social Worker at Achievement First: The school social worker leads the school's efforts to ensure that students have the emotional support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Social workers collaborate and partner with students, parents, and members of the school staff. The position reports jointly to the Director of Special Services and the principal of the building in which they work. Responsibilities of Achievement First Social Workers include, but are not limited to: Student Culture and Character Development Support the rules, systems, academic, and behavioral philosophy of Achievement First schools through counseling in one-on one and small group support sessions. Create a proactive counseling program that prevents crises and supports the academically rich environment of the school. Work closely with the Dean of Students to create and maintain a...

Job Description Organizational Overview: We're thrilled you're considering Onward We Learn as an employer. Since 1989, Onward We Learn has worked to inspire and prepare young people in Rhode Island to be the first in their families to attend and complete college. Nearly four decades later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do. As we look toward the future, Onward We Learn is entering an exciting new chapter. In late 2025, our Board of Directors approved a two-year strategic plan focused on strengthening our impact, deepening collaboration, and building a more responsive and sustainable organization. As part of this organizational realignment, we're hiring for several new and reimagined roles at once. These openings reflect intentional growth and investment in our future. We're building a strong, people-centered, mission-driven team equipped to support students and families for years to come. This is an exciting moment to join Onward We...

Job Description Organizational Overview: We're thrilled you're considering Onward We Learn as an employer. Since 1989, Onward We Learn has worked to inspire and prepare young people in Rhode Island to be the first in their families to attend and complete college. Nearly four decades later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do. As we look toward the future, Onward We Learn is entering an exciting new chapter. In late 2025, our Board of Directors approved a two-year strategic plan focused on strengthening our impact, deepening collaboration, and building a more responsive and sustainable organization. As part of this organizational realignment, we're hiring for several new and reimagined roles at once. These openings reflect intentional growth and investment in our future. We're building a strong, people-centered, mission-driven team equipped to support students and families for years to come. Position Purpose: The Director of Advising...

Job Description Job Description: La Salle Academy is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school, sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (the De La Salle Christian Brothers) offering a comprehensive curriculum. Founded in 1871 and located in the heart of Providence, La Salle Academy serves a student body of 1560 students in grades 6 through 12. La Salle Academy has as its mission the education of young men and women of diverse backgrounds, with a special concern for the working class and the poor, in the tradition of St. John Baptist De La Salle's ideals of faith, service, and community. La Salle Academy's School Counseling Department seeks to promote the personal growth of each individual student and to provide them with the strategies necessary for positive educational, career, and social development. As such, our staff is dedicated to helping every student succeed academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their high school years and...

Job Description Job Summary: The Providence Center Associate Teacher Imagine Preschool will support the Lead Teachers in developing and directly providing individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum within Imagine Child Care learning environments. Duties and Responsibilities: Implement daily routines, schedules, and learning experiences in Imagine Child Care classrooms. Provide professional guidance for teacher assistants as they implement an individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum Develop positive relationships with colleagues as well as families and children who attend Imagine Child Care Centers. Use evidence-based practices integrated into curriculum that support positive relationships, supportive learning environments, and the development of children's social/emotional, language, physical and cognitive skills Encourage participation of CCRI students within the Imagine Child Care...

Job Description Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children's lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Family Support Worker for the Healthy Families America program working 40 hours per week. Duties: Provide critical support to pregnant women and families with children under the age of 5. Conduct home visits to assess the needs of families, offer guidance, and provide family-centered, strength-based interventions directed at establishing a trusting relationship within families to optimize parent/child relationships. Work directly with Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families with young children to provide family-centered,...

Job Description Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children's lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for an Early Head Start Home Visitor working 40 hours weekly. Job Duties: Evaluates and monitors infants and toddlers (0-36 months) in order to identify educational needs and develops, implements and documents the delivery of appropriate educational programs which achieve quantifiable results and enables a child and family to receive the rights, procedural safeguards and services authorized under federal, state and local early childhood programs. Provide weekly 90-minute services to families in their natural environment. During visits you...