Secondary Science Teacher

at  Providence Public Schools

EARLY CONTRACT HIRING POOL (SY25-26): SECONDARY SCIENCE

If interested please apply directly at: https://providenceschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4848007
The Providence Public School District (PPSD) seeks individuals interested in Secondary Science positions for the 2025-2026 school year. By submitting your application to this posting, you will be pre-screened by our Human Resources team and have the opportunity to interview with school-based leaders and district hiring managers. Those who are selected as priority candidates will receive an early hiring contract, contingent on completion of licensure and background check requirements, and will be guaranteed a position in SY25-26. Candidates who receive an Early Hiring Contract must also apply to school-based positions for which they are interested and eligible once they are posted in early March.
By applying to this position, you are demonstrating a commitment to PPSD and to our students, and your application materials will be available to all school leaders who have openings for the upcoming school year. This will enable school leaders to reach out to interested candidates prior to the official district posting of jobs in March 2025.
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 Proficiency Level within one year of hire.

RIDE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• MS/Secondary General Science

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fully-certified as described above in “RIDE requirements” or willingness to become fully certified including on an emergency basis if necessary (fully-certified strongly preferred).
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment.
• Bilingual Preferred.
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
• Excellent technology skills including
• Familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools and applications in desktop, web-based, and mobile environments.
• Willingness and ability to model information, communication, technology, and media literacy for students, colleagues, parents, and community.
• Willingness and ability to continuously develop and evolve new skills and support colleagues in the development of their skills.

• Instruct students in academic subject matter as well as social, emotional, and behavioral skill areas.
• Differentiate instruction by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Promote a school atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes maintaining appropriate records and following all required procedures and practices.
• Participate fully in a professional community including common planning, professional development, and self-reflection/evaluation.
• Supervise students in a range of settings; protects and promotes the safety and well-being of students, colleagues, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Communicate and interact appropriately and professionally with students, colleagues, parents and the community.
• Continuously develop and evolve teaching practice and support colleagues in their development.
• Support the Principal, building leadership team, and district leadership team.
• Understand, support, and promote the mission and vision of Providence Schools (available at https://www.providenceschools.org/domain/2876).