Curriculum Liaison

Thompson Middle School; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Middle School in Newport, RI invites applications for a Curriculum Liaison. The role focuses on coordinating and implementing a standards-based curriculum for grades 5-8 across English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

The ideal candidate holds appropriate Rhode Island teaching certificates, a professional or life certificate, and at least three years of middle school teaching, with a minimum of five years in the curriculum area. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island teaching certificate required.
• Professional or Life Teaching Certificate from Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Three years of middle school teaching experience.
• Five years of recent classroom teaching experience in the curriculum area.
• Middle school endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Commits to middle school goals and mission;
• Coordinates and facilitates the writing, implementation, and maintenance of a standards-based curriculum in the designated content area;
• Reviews and updates curriculum at least every three years with the teachers in the content area;
• Acts as a resource person on curriculum and disseminates all relevant content area information and materials to implement state and federal requirements;
• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Facilitate a uniform implementation of standards based extension and enrichment opportunities for on level and above level curriculum content during specified times/class periods such as, but not limited to Academic Lab periods.
• Confers with high school department heads and elementary principals to ensure curriculum articulation; Liaisons serve as members of the School Improvement Team.
• Makes recommendations to the principal to facilitate curriculum coordination among the levels;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Skills

Middle School Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Education

Rhode Island teaching certificate

Professional/Life RI certificate

Three years middle school teaching

Five years in curriculum area

Middle school endorsement

Job description

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Curriculum Liaison

Newport Public School District Thompson Middle School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919030
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Curriculum Liaison for Frank E. Thompson Middle School. Grades 5-8

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

LOCATION:TMS
REPORTS TO:Principal of Frank E. Thompson Middle School or designee
SCHOOL YEAR:2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Appropriate Rhode Island teaching certificate
A Professional or Life Professional Certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Education.
Three (3) years of middle school teaching experience
A minimum of five (5) years of recent classroom teaching experience within the specific curriculum area of responsibility
A middle school endorsement
Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below, as evidenced by coursework, school-level involvement, professional activities, and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commits to middle school goals and mission;
Coordinates and facilitates the writing, implementation, and maintenance of a standards-based curriculum in the designated content area;
Reviews and updates curriculum at least every three years with the teachers in the content area;
Acts as a resource person on curriculum and disseminates all relevant content area information and materials to implement state and federal requirements; Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Facilitate a uniform implementation of standards based extension and enrichment opportunities for on level and above level curriculum content during specified times/class periods such as, but not limited to Academic Lab periods.
Confers, as assigned by the principal, with high school department heads and elementary principals to ensure elementary-middle-high school curriculum articulation; Liaisons serve as members of the School Improvement Team.
Makes recommendations, when appropriate, to the principal to facilitate curriculum coordination among the elementary, middle, and high school levels;
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: TMS Salaries Ten-month position with a stipend of $3,500 (three-year position with the opportunity to reapply).

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Central Office
• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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