English Language Arts/MLL Teacher (ONE YEAR ONLY)

Rogers High School; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks an English Language Arts EL/MLL teacher for a one-year assignment. The role requires RI certification for English and ESL/EL qualifications, with a focus on supporting English learners through targeted ELD/ALD instruction and collaborative planning with staff.

The teacher will use district curricula, integrate instructional technology, and participate in professional development, with an emphasis on literacy, language development, and student

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Certification as a Secondary Grades English Teacher (7-12).
• RI Certification with either ESL PK-12 or EL/MLL PK-12.
• Experience teaching English Learner students preferred.
• Evidence of developing teaching strategies addressing diverse language needs and effective use of educational technology.
• Completion of the Science of Reading Training.

Responsibilities

• Teaches English Language Arts using the department curricula and instructional technology.
• Employs ESL methodologies and instruction media; pulls EL students for ELD/ALD support.
• Develops lesson plans and materials; provides individualized and small-group instruction.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to create a conducive learning environment.
• Evaluates student progress and communicates with parents about performance.

Skills

EL/MLL instruction

ESL methodologies

Differentiated instruction

Technology in teaching

Education

Rhode Island Certification - English (7-12)

RI ESL PK-12 / EL/MLL PK-12

ESL Specialist/Consultant PK-12

Job description

English Language Arts/MLL Teacher (ONE YEAR ONLY)

Newport Public School District Rogers High School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5971439
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: English Language Arts EL/MLL Teacher (ONE YEAR ONLY)

LOCATION: Rogers High School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of English Learners

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: To create flexible secondary grade programs and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with all students; to motivate, and develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, by each student’s language proficiency ability: and to establish good relationships with parents, staff members, and their administrators.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Hold a valid Rhode Island Certification as a Secondary Grades English Teacher, Grades 7-12

• Must hold a valid RI Certification with either:

• All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12
• ESL Specialist/Consultant, Grades PK-12

• Experience teaching English Learner students preferred

• Evidence of developing teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of each student;
• Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process;
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, education experience, teaching, educational experience, and the interview process;
• Any such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may deem acceptable and appropriate.
• Successful completion of the Science of Reading Training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches courses in English Language Arts (ELA) utilizing the school department’s curricula, appropriate learning activities, and instructional technology;
• Employs a variety of English as a Second Language (ESL) methodologies and instruction media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved; pulls EL students for Tier 2 or 3 groups for English Language Development (ELD)/Academic Language Development (ALD) support
• Develops lesson plans, and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student;
• Provides individual or small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects may be worked on simultaneously;
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction;
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom;
• Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program;
• Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems;
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities;
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides, maintains required inventory records;
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day;
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program;
• Demonstrates an understanding of standards-based education and how it is implemented in the classroom;
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required;
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities;
• Facilitates WIDA Screening and ACCESS testing
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee at Rogers High School.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application

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]