30 special education administrator jobs found

Job Description Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: District Effective Date: Union: Non Union Pay Range: $55,000 - $95,000 Class Title: FTE: 1.0 Supervision Received: Administrator Supervision Exercised: None Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist helps students access their education by improving their motor, sensory, and daily living skills. They evaluate needs, deliver therapy mandated by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Accommodation plans as well as collaborate with educators and families. Responsibilities: Evaluations & Screenings: Conduct standardized and functional assessments to determine a student's eligibility for OT services and their ability to participate in classroom activities. IEP Management: Develop educationally relevant goals, write comprehensive reports, and participate in Evaluation, IEP and Section 504 Meetings to establish goals, supplemental services and care plans. Frequently...

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 PLACEMENT: Elevate Elementary/ELC REPORTS TO: Program Administrator/Assistant Director of Special Education and Executive Director WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: 185-day school year RESPONSIBILITIES: Review/revise content area curriculum yearly. Build working knowledge of the core curriculum to provide high quality learning experiences as well as individualized IEP goals for students in the areas of need Instruct students in the general core content areas curriculum. Ensure that appropriate accommodations, supplemental aids and materials are prepared and in place for students Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals Assist in the development, modification and implementation of school-wide structures and procedures that will enable children with social/emotional/mental health needs succeed in school and community Communicate expectations, outcomes and daily progress on...

Job Description The Pawtucket School Department is seeking a Middle School Math/MLL Teacher. Under the direction of the school administrator, the classroom teacher will implement the educational curriculum. Exemplary Duties and Responsibilities: • Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students • Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students and parents • Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor • Monitors and evaluates student outcomes • Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students • Maintains appropriate records and follows...

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 Please view our full job description and APPLY on Our Career Site! Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student-regardless of race, zip code, or economic status-deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high...

Job Description Please view our full job description and APPLY on Our Career Site! Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student-regardless of race, zip code, or economic status-deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked...

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 Middle School Principal Goff Middle School The Pawtucket School Department seeks a middle school principal to lead initiatives to impact student achievement positively. The Superintendent seeks a dynamic, energetic, optimistic instructional leader who will work collaboratively with teachers, students, and the community to create a school culture of respect, responsibility, and results, as described in the school mission statement. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, serves as the instructional leader and chief administrative officer of the middle school. EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Exercises vision and provides leadership that appropriately involves staff, parents, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of the school's mission; recognizes the individual needs of all staff and students, including those who are at risk because of diverse cultures, backgrounds or abilities;...

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...