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Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Rhode Island

Special education teachers for preschoolers teach academic, social, and life skills to young children with disabilities including learning differences, emotional challenges, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities. They work in preschools, schools, and specialized centers, adapting instruction to meet each child's individual needs. In Rhode Island the median pay is $59,310 a year, 9% below the national median of $64,830.

$59,310median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$35,030–$96,330middle half earn
120employed in Rhode Island
$64,830U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island

98open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in Rhode Island or remote
12employers hiring
74posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 25-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island, annual.