Media Teacher, South County Academy

Urban League of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island seeks a part-time educator-librarian to support 21st-century literacy in a trauma-informed residential setting for girls aged 13–18 with complex needs.

You will curate digital and print resources, teach information literacy, and collaborate with staff to integrate technology into the curriculum while developing and monitoring IEPs in line with DOE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Teaching or Education is required.
• RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education is required.
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges is preferred.
• Spanish Speaking or bilingual skills add compensation.

Responsibilities

• Curate, instruct, and manage digital and print resources in the media center.
• Teach information literacy and digital tools to students.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Develop and monitor student IEPs per DOE regulations.
• Support students with emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential setting.

Skills

Information literacy

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Teaching or Education

RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education

Tools

Medical records software

Word processing

Database software

Job description

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02904

Contact: Genesis Fuentes

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Join our non-public, special education certified school serving girls ages 13–18 with complex educational, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. Our students often come to us following previous placements through DCYF and benefit from a highly structured, trauma-informed environment focused on healing, growth, and individualized support.

Position Summary: Curate, instruct, and manage digital and print resources, acting as both teacher and librarian to support 21st-century literacy. Key duties include teaching information literacy, managing media center resources, instructing on digital tools and collaborating with staff to integrate technology into the curriculum. Responsible for teaching students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting. Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and professional guidance to students in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This is a part-time (30 hours a week), 185 day position.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Teaching or Education
• RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
• Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs
• Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.
• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

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Salary Levels

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Positions Available

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Application Period

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 through Monday, October 05, 2026