Full-Time Elementary Building Intern (Substitute)

Barringtonschools; Barrington (RI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools seeks a Building Intern at Sowams School in Barrington, Rhode Island. This full-time building-based substitute teacher position supports teaching and learning and covers classes when teachers are absent or in professional development.

Candidates should hold RI Elementary 1-6 certification, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills, with preference for dual certification in elementary general and special education. Knowledge of literacy strategies is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• RI Certificate for Elementary 1-6 required.
• Preference for dual certification in elementary general and special education.
• Mastery of literacy practices and creating a literacy-rich classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes for teachers who are absent or in professional development.
• Support teachers with interventions, assessment, and progress monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Coaching mindset

ELL services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

RI Elementary 1-6 Certification

Literacy practices knowledge

Job description

Sowams Building Intern

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5844186
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Barrington Public Schools
TITLE: Building Intern

LOCATION: Sowams

QUALIFICATIONS:
RI Certificate Required, Elementary 1-6 certification
Preference given to candidates who hold dual certification in elementary general and special education. Bachelor’s degree required
Mastery of literacy practices, strategies, standards for a literacy-rich classroom environment and demonstrated knowledge in establishing, organizing and managing the learning environment.
Knowledge of “teacher as coach” practices.
Knowledge of services to English Language Learners.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with staff, principals, teachers and the central office.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To support teaching and learning at Sowams School as a full-time member of the staff as a Building-based substitute teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY
Covering classes for teachers who are absent or released for professional development and/or team meetings
Supporting teachers in the provision and documentation of interventions to include direct intervention, assessment, and progress monitoring
Other responsibilities as assigned by the principal


Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Welcome to the Barrington School District.Barrington Schools actively seeks applications from only the most capable, professional candidates.PLEASE NOTE:

• Only complete SchoolSpring application packets, including letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Please do not send paper applications.
• Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.

If selected for interview, you will be required to bring the following items with you:

• Original Rhode Island Teacher or Administrator Certification
• Original Praxis or NTE scores
• Certified transcripts
• Original, signed professional letters of recommendation (references should be less than one year old, from persons not related to you whom you have known for at least one year)

Contact Information

• Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.

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