TEACHER ACADEMIC

State of careers Rhode Island

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the school principal, this professional educator plans and provides for 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 Demonstrates the ability to differentiate instruction across grade and content level in a cross-categorical classroom setting Monitors and evaluates student outcomes Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials in accordance with an approved curriculum to meet the needs of all students Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices Creates a rigorous classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives Participates in and implements school-based professional development activities Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction that incorporates appropriate modeling and provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate in alignment with appropriate national, state and local standards Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as workshop model, stations, discussions and demonstrations Differentiates instruction to meet students' varying needs and interests Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community Monitors and assesses student progress using data and adjusts instruction accordingly Works collaboratively with colleagues at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students Ability and willingness to work in teams and co-taught settings Performs other duties as designated by the building principal table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university-English Teacher
• In accordance with Rhode Island's Right to Read Act, all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading
• If not already trained, the selected candidate must demonstrate a willingness to complete approved training within their first year of employment
• RI Teaching Certification-Secondary English Teacher
• English Language Arts Teacher (ELA)-Secondary Rhode Island Training School
• A qualified English Teacher applicant should showcase experience in curriculum development, student assessment, behavior management, experience with “at risk youth,” and the ability to foster a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides learning experiences for students
• Provides an environment conducive to student development
• Differentiates instruction across grade and content level
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes
• Develops and modifies instructional plans and materials
• Maintains records and follows procedures
• Creates a rigorous classroom environment
• Participates in professional development activities
• Conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction
• Instructs students individually and in groups
• Differentiates instruction to meet student needs
• Maintains positive interactions with parents, colleagues, and community
• Monitors and assesses student progress
• Works collaboratively with colleagues
• Works in teams and co-taught settings
• Performs other duties as designated by the building principal

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees