Teacher - Grade 5

East Providence School Department•East Providence, RI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal and/or Designee, the Teacher shall be the educational leader in the classroom and shall be responsible for the education of the youth placed in their charge. The Teacher shall be the educational leader in the classroom and demonstrate the necessary skills to create an atmosphere and environment favorable to learning and development. They will be responsible for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in the classroom, acting as a guidance teacher at all times. Encouraging child-parent-teacher communication is vital to better promote instruction. The role requires a commitment to continuous professional development through ongoing teacher education and conscientious application of federal guidelines regarding methods of instruction. Cooperation with the principal, department head, and fellow teachers in all academic matters is expected, contributing to the solution of educational problems. Adjusting educational practices to meet individual differences and needs, and seeking specialist assistance when required, are key responsibilities. The Teacher will also manage the testing program, ensuring tests are administered correctly and using the results to improve classroom instruction. Constructive criticism and suggestions for program improvement are also part of the role. Attending all principal and department head meetings, contributing to discussions, and associating with professional organizations are expected. Cooperation with the school in public relations programs, identifying and encouraging unusual talents, and staying updated on general educational practices across all grades (K-12) are also important. The Teacher will assist the principal with inventories, budgets, library orders, and other school-specific reports. Cultivating good health habits for oneself and students, cooperating with special teachers, and participating in extracurricular activities are also part of the role. General classroom supervision and cooperation with the principal in other necessary supervision areas are required. Maintaining school records, fulfilling fire drill requirements, enforcing rules and regulations, and giving daily attention to safety education are also essential.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of blended and personalized learning theory, pedagogy, and practice, including experience delivering professional development.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills, along with a willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to perform duties professionally, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, with a respectful and friendly demeanor in both internal and external relationships.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt to a high-energy, fluid environment.
Growth mindset reflected in a strong professional belief system.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and request assistance when needed.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems proactively, and work independently on tasks.
Ability to respond ethically, professionally, and respectfully in difficult situations.
Ability to manage time effectively and follow through on assigned tasks accurately.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor regardless of internal or external concerns.
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certification in the applicable area of instruction.
Right to Read proficiency, or the ability to complete required Right to Read training prior to hire, as applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of teaching experience.
Previous coaching experience.
Facility with technology.
Knowledge of K-12 instructional technology.

Responsibilities

Be the educational leader in the classroom and demonstrate the necessary skills to create an atmosphere and environment favorable to learning and development.
Be responsible for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in the classroom.
Act as a guidance teacher at all times.
Encourage child-parent-teacher communication in order to better promote instruction.
Endeavor to attain the highest professional development possible through a continuing program of teacher education.
Conscientiously apply oneself to following the federal guidelines adopted by the Department regarding methods of instruction.
Cooperate with the principal, department head, and fellow teachers in all academic matters, endeavoring at all times to contribute to the solution of the education problem.
After identifying individual differences, strive to adjust educational practices to meet these individual differences and resultant needs, and call on a specialist through the principal or department head when help is desired.
Administer mental ability tests, achievement tests, and all other department-authorized tests in a prescribed and standardized manner.
Exercise professional discretion regarding the results of said tests and use the results in a continued effort to improve classroom instruction of the pupils tested.
Work in a continuous effort to improve the testing program by making personal observations, constructive criticisms, and suggestions for the improvement of said program to their immediate superior.
Attend all meetings called by the principal and department head and make every effort to contribute to the discussions at these meetings.
Be associated with professional organizations related to their specific areas of instruction or interest.
Cooperate with the school in all programs that will contribute to good public relations within the community.
Identify as early as possible unusual talents in the classroom and do all that can be done to encourage these talents.
Keep abreast of all general educational practices in all grades (K-12) in the school system.
Make every effort to cooperate with the school principal in completing inventories, making budgets, library orderings, and any and all other reports peculiar to the particular school.
Cultivate and promote good health habits — physical, mental, and emotional — for oneself and students.
Cooperate with all special teachers in their programs of physical education, art, and music.
Encourage and participate, when necessary, in extracurricular activities designed to promote and broaden the experiences provided for the students.
Have general supervision of the classroom and cooperate with the principal in providing supervision at any other place deemed necessary.
Cooperate with the principal in keeping all prescribed school records.
Fulfill all fire drill requirements issued by the principal.
See that all rules and regulations relating to school functions are enforced.
Give daily attention to the safety education of pupils.