Winters Elementary Teacher (1 Year)

Pawtucket School Department•Pawtucket, RI

About The Position

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking an Elementary Teacher to implement the educational curriculum under the direction of a school administrator. The teacher provides learning experiences and an environment that supports students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and works toward the goal of Success for Every Student. The role includes planning instruction, guiding learning toward curriculum goals, setting and communicating objectives, assessing student outcomes, adapting materials and plans to student needs, maintaining records, supervising students, and communicating with students, staff, parents, and the community. The position is a 184-day contract and includes the full PSD benefits package. Salary depends on step level and degree attainment level.

Requirements

Valid Rhode Island Teaching Elementary Grades K–6 certification.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of instructional, assessment, and differentiated-instruction techniques.
Skill in managing classroom procedures and behaviors and organizing physical space to create a safe, accessible, resource-rich environment.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of RTI (Response to Intervention) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support).
Cultural competency and knowledge of the relevant subject area, grade level, or teaching credential area.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of varied types or purposes and use job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
Create an atmosphere and environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals.
Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate them to students and parents.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey or gather information required to perform job functions.
Prepare written materials to document activities, provide written reference, or convey information.
Communicate and interact with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
Work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.
Analyze issues, solve problems independently, and create action plans.
Meet deadlines and schedules and work as part of a team.
Reflect on practice and strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor and in accordance with the PTA contract.