Teacher - High School Library (SY 26-27) [One year position]

JSEC High School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional High School Library Teacher to join our community. The role is a one-year assignment for SY 26-27, with a plan to reassign or rehire for SY 27-28.

The candidate must demonstrate Structures Literacy awareness within one year and hold a state-approved library media certification. We serve a diverse student body, with 55 languages spoken across campuses.

Qualifications

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaging learning.
• Instruct and monitor students using learning materials and relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities and provide feedback on assignments.
• Manage student behavior in a warm, welcoming and culturally relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and monitor progress of individual students using data to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain and update records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate progress and student needs to students, families and colleagues.
• Provide diverse learning materials and resources to support all students.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests according to state standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

RIDE Library Media PK-12 certification

ESL Certification Preferred

Job description

Teacher - High School Library (SY 26-27) [One year position]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899364
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Please note: that this position is available for one year only. Hired candidates will be displaced or non-renewed from the position for the following school year, however, displaced teachers remain district employees and will be guaranteed a position in SY27-28.

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Awareness Level within one year of hire.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.

REPORTS TO: Principal

**Contingent upon funding**

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• All Grades Library Media Teacher, Grades PK-12

ESL Certification Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaging learning.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students.
• Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district and parent meetings and professional development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,343 to $91,123 Per Year

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]

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