Long-Term English Teacher - Secondary (Immediate Start)

East Providence High School; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Providence High School is seeking a long-term substitute English teacher to cover the English department in East Providence, Rhode Island. The teacher will assume responsibility for maintaining instructional quality and supporting students during the absence of a regular teacher.

The candidate should possess a secondary English certificate, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

• Be the educational leader in the classroom and demonstrate the skills necessary to create an atmosphere and environment favorable to learning and development.
• Be responsible for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in the classroom.
• At all times be a guidance teacher.
• Encourage child-parent-teacher communication in order to better promote instruction.
• Endeavor to attain the highest possible professional development through a continuing program of teacher education.
• Cooperate with the principal, department head, and fellow teachers in all academic matters, endeavoring at all times to contribute to the solution of educational problems.
• After identifying individual differences, strive to adjust educational practices to meet those differences and resulting needs, and call on a specialist through the principal or department head when help is desired.
• Have the following responsibilities in relation to the testing program: Ensure that mental ability tests, achievement tests, and all other Department-authorized tests are administered in a prescribed and standardized manner.
• Exercise professional discretion regarding test results and use the results in a continued effort to improve classroom instruction of the pupils tested.
• Work continuously to improve the testing program by making personal observations, constructive criticisms, and suggestions for improvement to his/her immediate supervisor.
• 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 his/her specific areas of instruction or interest.
• Cooperate with the school in all programs that contribute to good public relations within the community.
• Identify unusual talents in the classroom as early as possible and do everything possible to encourage these talents.
• Keep abreast of general educational practices in all grades (K-12) in the school system.
• Make every effort to cooperate with the principal in completing inventories, budgets, library orders, and any other reports specific to his/her school.
• Cultivate and promote good health habits (physical, mental, and emotional) for him/herself and his/her 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 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.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations relating to school functions are enforced.
• Give daily attention to the safety education of his/her pupils.

Skills

Blended learning

Personalized learning

Coaching

Educational technology

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Growth mindset

Time management

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

East Providence High School is seeking a long-term substitute English teacher to cover the English department in East Providence, Rhode Island. The teacher will assume responsibility for maintaining instructional quality and supporting students during the absence of a regular teacher.

The candidate should possess a secondary English certificate, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student population.