Secondary Science Teacher Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Secondary Science Teacher Providence Public Schools – 2.4 Providence, RI Job Details Full-time $46,811 – $88,236 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual English Mid-level Education Bachelor’s degree Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description Secondary Science If interested please apply directly at: https://providenceschools.schoolspring.com/. The Providence Public School District (PPSD) seeks exceptional Secondary Science Teachers who are highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience. The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Proficiency Level within one year of hire.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

MS/Secondary General Science. and/or Secondary Physics. and/or Secondary Biology. and/or Secondary Chemistry.

Qualifications:

Fully-certified as described above in “RIDE requirements” or willingness to become fully certified including on an emergency basis if necessary (fully-certified strongly preferred). You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment. Bilingual Preferred. Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check. Excellent technology skills including. Familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools and applications in desktop, web-based, and mobile environments. Willingness and ability to model information, communication, technology, and media literacy for students, colleagues, parents, and community. Willingness and ability to continuously develop and evolve new skills and support colleagues in the development of their skills.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaging learning. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development. Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students. Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

About Providence Public Schools:

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.