Library Teacher (SY 26-27) [One year position]

Providence Public Schools; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island seeks an exceptional Elementary Library Teacher to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This one-year position supports literacy and learning in the library media program.

Education requirements include a Bachelor's degree and RIDE Library Media PK-12 certification; ESL certification is preferred. The role emphasizes planning, instruction, assessment, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• RIDE PK-12 Library Media Certification.
• Structured Literacy Awareness level within one year of hire.
• ESL Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Instruct and monitor students using relevant technology to support differentiated instruction.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide feedback on assignments.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom with a welcoming, culturally relevant environment.
• Regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain and update records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate progress and needs to students, colleagues and families.
• Provide learning materials and resources to support all students.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development.
• Assign and grade work according to state standards.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

RIDE PK-12 Library Media Certification

ESL Certification preferred

Job description

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional ELEMENTARY LIBRARY TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

Please note: that this position is available for one year only. Hired candidates will be displaced or non-renewed from the position for the following school year, however, displaced teachers remain district employees and will be guaranteed a position in SY27-28.

The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Awareness Level within one year of hire.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• All Grades Library Media Teacher, Grades PK-12

ESL Certification Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaging learning.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students.
• Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards.