Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Segue Institute for Learning; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Segue Institute for Learning in Central Falls, RI is seeking a Certified Middle School English Language Arts teacher to join its mission-driven team. The position is full-time for 11 months (August 1st - June 30th) with a salary aligned to the teacher salary scale.

The ideal candidate will plan rigorous lessons aligned to Common Core, administer assessments, engage diverse learners, and collaborate with families and staff to support student growth and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and RI teaching certification or eligible.
• Meets RI Right to Read Act Science of Reading Proficiency or Awareness requirements.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements rigorous unit and lesson plans with high-quality curriculum material to meet Common Core State Standards
• Sets clear expectations, routines, and procedures to ensure productive and efficient use of class time
• Administers formative and summative assessments to inform instructional practices and provide feedback to students
• Establishes and models district’s core values in all communication with students, staff and families
• Demonstrates strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learners, including multilingual learners, with appropriate accommodations
• Centers classroom management and student behavior in PBIS and Restorative Justice practices
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and professionals on a regular basis
• Ensures student growth is continuous and appropriate for age and program
• Leads advisory cohort providing guidance, ILP and SEL instruction
• Supports school safety through MTSS
• Collaborates with coaches and admin to improve instructional and leadership skills
• Participates in professional learning, team planning, and data analysis meetings
• Engages in ongoing professional development and training
• Supports daily school operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Skills

Content knowledge expertise

Strong communication

Proficiency in technology

Classroom management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Rhode Island teaching certification -OR- Eligible

Job description

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5615671

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Segue Institute for Learning Public Charter School District

Position: Certified Teacher Middle School English Language Arts

Location: Davis REACH Academy - Central Falls, RI

Position Type: Full-Time Position; 11-month (August 1st - June 30th)

Salary Range: Aligned to Teacher Salary Scale

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REPORTS TO: School Principal

SCHOOL MISSION:

The mission of the Segue Institute for Learning is to foster a community where students take ownership of their education. Segue scholars receive a rigorous academic experience that prepares them to excel in the high school and eventual college setting of their choice. At Segue, we believe that all of our students are AT PROMISE, versus being labeled At Risk. The Segue Institute for Learning is a safe and nurturing environment that promotes diversity, encourages individual growth and allows students to view themselves as citizens of change in their homes and community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Segue Institute for Learning Public Charter School District is seeking a dedicated and qualified Certified Teacher Middle School English Language Arts to join our team. This position will play a critical role in supporting the district’s mission of providing high-quality education to all students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, committed to student success, and capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements rigorous unit and lesson plans with high-quality curriculum material to meet Common Core State Standards
• Sets clear expectations, routines, and procedures to ensure productive and efficient use of class time
• Administers formative and summative assessments to inform instructional practices and provide feedback to students
• Establishes and model district’s core values in all communication and interaction with students, staff and families
• Demonstrates exceptionally strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Differentiates classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners, and provides accommodations and scaffolding instruction where appropriate
• Centers classroom management and student behavior in PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) and Restorative Justice practices
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, families, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals
• Regularly communicates with families through phone calls, emails and face to face meetings about student growth and performance
• Creates, cultivates positive relationships and community with all members of the school community
• Leads an advisory cohort that provides guidance, advocacy, and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), as well as instruction in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) standards
• Supports school safety and student learning through a school-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Collaborates with coaches, and administrative team to improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills
• Actively participates in all professional learning, team planning, calibration and data analysis meetings
• Participates and engages in structured and informal learning and development opportunities
• Collaborates with other staff members and actively participates in training, professional learning, and leading activities
• Engages in educational development practices founded in equity and access for all students
• Supports with daily school operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• SKILLS:
  Content knowledge expertise
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  Proficiency in technology and educational tools
  Ability to manage a classroom and engage students effectively
  Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  Education: Bachelor's degree
  Certification: Valid Rhode Island Teaching certification -OR- Eligible
  Meets RI Right to Read Act Science of Reading Proficiency or Awareness requirements
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Lourenco
• 325 Cowden Street
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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