19 special education administrator jobs found in Providence

Job Description This is a rare opportunity to build a new early learning center from the ground up, backed by strong community partner and a clear mission. As Center Administrator, you will lead the launch and daily operations of a high-quality early childhood program in partnership with the Providence Housing Authority, serving children and families in the Manton Heights community. You'll build your team, shape the program, and create a high-quality learning environment that expands access and opportunity for those who need it most. This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood leader with a background in center management, licensing, staff supervision, and program start-up. Experience working with diverse and underserved communities is strongly preferred. Bilingual/ Spanish encouraged to apply. Position Summary This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development,...

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 RI High School SPED Teacher (2026-27) Rhode Island School Year : 2026-27 Teaching at Achievement First: Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience. In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career-you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond. At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both...

Job Description RI High School History Teacher (2026-27) Rhode Island School Year : 2026-27 Teaching at Achievement First: Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience. In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career-you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond. At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive...

Job Description RI Founding Envision Middle School-SPED Teacher (2026-27) Rhode Island School Year : 2026-27 Teaching at Achievement First: Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience. In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career-you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond. At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where...

Job Description RI Elementary SPED Teacher (2026-27) Rhode Island School Year : 2025-26 Teaching at Achievement First: Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience. In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career-you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond. At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both...

Job Description 2026-27 RI College Counselor Rhode Island School Year : 2026-27 The Role of a College Counselor at Achievement First: The College Counselor will ensure that 100% of seniors apply and are accepted to the best-fit four year college or university. The College Counselor will work with our scholars and their families beginning in the spring of their junior year, starting with the college list research process. The College Counselor supports seniors through every phase of the college application process including but not limited to college list creation, application essays (personal statements), supplemental essays, financial aid applications, interviews and advocacy work, and deciding which college to attend. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes - including relevant state information - as well as the skills necessary to help students be successful in college. Chief among these are...

Job Description RI Middle School SPED Teacher (2026-27) Rhode Island School Year : 2026-27 Teaching at Achievement First: Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience. In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career-you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond. At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both...

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: Lower School Principal Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to: Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. Observe and...

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: Lower School Principal Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to: Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. Observe and...

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 Purpose of Position/Summary: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that the state education agency (SEA) have a state complaint system in place as part of the SEA's federally mandated general supervision requirement. The Dispute Resolution Team within the Office of Student, Community, and Academic Supports within the Rhode Island Department of Education, is responsible for ensuring that parents, schools, and interested parties are provided with the full range of special education dispute resolution options required by the IDEA. The complaint investigator is responsible for : (1) Investigating special education written state complaints; (2) preparing complaint reports and drafting findings letters; (3) assisting in the development of dispute resolution materials, (4) revision of policies and procedures to ensure that special education dispute resolution procedures for public schools, parents, and the department of education are...

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 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 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 a Middle School Mathematics Teacher for 40 hours per week. Duties: Teaches concepts and skills in mathematics to middle school students (Grades 5-8) utilizing course of study and curriculum adopted by The Grace School both in person and virtually. Has knowledge of and a strong interest in mathematics. Deep understanding of mathematical concepts and processes taught ability to use this knowledge to analyze students' mathematical thinking and understandings Co-teaches with special educator on a daily basis and identifies and provides...

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...

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 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...