Sowams Building Intern

Barrington Schools; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools seeks a Building Intern at Sowams School in Barrington, Rhode Island. This full-time building-based substitute teacher position supports teaching and learning and covers classes when teachers are absent or in professional development.

Candidates should hold RI Elementary 1-6 certification, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills, with preference for dual certification in elementary general and special education. Knowledge of literacy strategies is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• RI Certificate for Elementary 1-6 required.
• Preference for dual certification in elementary general and special education.
• Mastery of literacy practices and creating a literacy-rich classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes for teachers who are absent or in professional development.
• Support teachers with interventions, assessment, and progress monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Coaching mindset

ELL services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

RI Elementary 1-6 Certification

Literacy practices knowledge

Job description

Sowams Building Intern

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Job Details

Job ID: 5844186

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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