Long Term Substitute English Teacher - Cole Middle School

East Greenwich Cole Middle School; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

East Greenwich Cole Middle School in East Greenwich, Rhode Island is seeking a long-term substitute English teacher. The assignment is anticipated from 9/25/2026 to 12/1/2026, with immediate starting date and part-time status as noted in the job posting.

Qualified candidates must hold RI teaching certification for Middle Grades English (5-8) and demonstrate strong communication skills. Experience preferred; duties include lesson planning, classroom management, and collaboration with staff and

Qualifications

• Must possess current RI Teaching Certification: Middle Grades English Teacher, Grades 5-8 - Elementary Extension
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with students, staff and community in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Plans a program of study meeting student needs and abilities.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares progress reports as required.
• Provides for safe, orderly classroom environment and effective behavior management.
• Works with administration on policy implementation and school initiatives.

Job description

Long Term Substitute English Teacher - Cole Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5790967

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long-Term Substitute English Teacher. Approximate dates needed: 9/25/2026- 12/1/2026

• Familiarity with deeper learning and high leverage instructional practices.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like, to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties deemed necessary by the administration.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Advises administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the schools’ objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job may change

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the East Greenwich School District and itsadministration to not discriminate against and to provide an equalopportunity for all current and prospective employees, students, andcontractors, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin,gender, genetic information, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, orstatus as a special disabled veteran, recently separated Veteran, VietnamEra veteran, or any other veteran who served on activity duty during a waror in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has beenauthorized, except in those special circumstance permitted or mandated bylaw.

The East Greenwich School District’s policy of nondiscrimination and equalopportunity is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws,executive orders and mandates of the Department of Education.

Job Requirements

• Must possess current RI Teaching Certification: Middle Grades English Teacher, Grades 5-8 - Elementary Extension Strong oral and written communication skills. Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs. Ability to interact with students, staff, and members of the community in a pleasing and positive manner. Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem-solving approach. Capable of working collegiality with all levels of administration and staff. Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and staff within the school setting and respond professionally and efficiently. Must successfully pass a BCI
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Melissa Centracchio , Assistant Principal
• 100 Cedar Avenue
• East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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