Secondary Mathematics EL/MLL Teacher (One Year Only)

Newport Public School District•Newport, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year, ten-month teaching position at Rogers High School for the 2026/2027 school year. The teacher creates a learning environment and flexible programs that support students’ learning and personal growth, establishes effective rapport with students, and develops students’ skills, attitudes, and knowledge in ways suited to their language proficiency. The role also involves maintaining positive relationships with parents, staff, and administrators. The teacher provides secondary mathematics instruction using district curricula and appropriate learning activities, while employing ESL methodologies and instructional media responsive to individual students and groups. The role includes providing Tier 2 or Tier 3 English Language Development and Academic Language Development support to English Learner students, adapting instruction to individual needs, assessing student progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with school professionals. Additional responsibilities include supporting curriculum development, testing, student supervision, and professional growth. Compensation and benefits are governed by the Teachers’ Contract, and evaluation follows the Rhode Island Department of Education process for certified educators.

Requirements

Hold a valid Rhode Island certification as a Secondary Grades Mathematics Teacher, Grades 7–12.
Hold a valid Rhode Island certification as either an All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK–12, or an ESL Specialist/Consultant, Grades PK–12.
Successfully complete Science of Reading Training.
Demonstrate evidence of developing teaching strategies that address each student’s unique needs.
Be able to know and use technology in the teaching and learning process.
Demonstrate the ability to perform the listed responsibilities, as evidenced by coursework, education and teaching experience, and the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching English Learner students.

Responsibilities

Teach mathematics courses using School Department curricula and other appropriate learning activities.
Use ESL methodologies and instructional media suited to the needs and capabilities of individual students and groups.
Provide Tier 2 or Tier 3 English Language Development and Academic Language Development support to English Learner students.
Provide learning experiences in reading, language arts, pre-reading, arithmetic, and science using adopted courses of study and appropriate learning activities.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning environment.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about student progress and the school program.
Identify student needs and collaborate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective learning environment using functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids and maintain required inventory records.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
Demonstrate understanding of standards-based education and its classroom implementation.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and attend after-school events when able.
Facilitate WIDA Screening and ACCESS testing.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal and/or designee.