Sowams Building Intern

Young World Physical Education; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools is seeking a Building Intern at Sowams School in Barrington, RI. The role supports teaching and learning as a full-time building-based substitute teacher, reporting to the Building Principal.

Qualifications include RI Certification Elementary 1-6, a Bachelor’s degree, and preference for dual certification in elementary general and special education. Strong literacy knowledge and the ability to coach staff are essential.

Qualifications

• RI Certificate required, Elementary 1-6 certification.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Dual certification in elementary general and special education preferred.
• Masters literacy knowledge and classroom management experience.
• Knowledge of teacher as coach methods.
• Experience serving English Language Learners.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes for teacher absences or professional time.
• Support teachers with interventions, assessment, and progress monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

ELL knowledge

Literacy practices

Teacher coaching

Team collaboration

Education

RI Certification: Elementary 1-6

Bachelor's degree

Dual cert: Elem General & Special Ed

Job description

Sowams Building Intern

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Job Details

Job ID: 5844186

Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Barrington Public Schools

TITLE: Building Intern

LOCATION: Sowams

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RI Certificate Required, Elementary 1-6 certification
• Preference given to candidates who hold dual certification in elementary general and special education. Bachelor’s degree required
• Mastery of literacy practices, strategies, standards for a literacy-rich classroom environment and demonstrated knowledge in establishing, organizing and managing the learning environment.
• Knowledge of “teacher as coach” practices.
• Knowledge of services to English Language Learners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with staff, principals, teachers and the central office.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To support teaching and learning at Sowams School as a full-time member of the staff as a Building-based substitute teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY

• Covering classes for teachers who are absent or released for professional development and/or team meetings
• Supporting teachers in the provision and documentation of interventions to include direct intervention, assessment, and progress monitoring
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the principal

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Welcome to the Barrington School District.Barrington Schools actively seeks applications from only the most capable, professional candidates.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only complete SchoolSpring application packets, including letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Please do not send paper applications.
• Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.

If selected for interview, you will be required to bring the following items with you:

• Original Rhode Island Teacher or Administrator Certification
• Original Praxis or NTE scores
• Certified transcripts
• Original, signed professional letters of recommendation (references should be less than one year old, from persons not related to you whom you have known for at least one year)

Contact Information

• James Callahan , Principal
• 364 Sowams Road
• Barrington, Rhode Island 02806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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