Frontline Applicant Tracking - Pawtucket Public Schools

Openings as of 3/29/2025

Math (1 year position)

JobID: 379

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Mathematics


Date Posted:
  7/1/2024


Location:
  Joseph Jenks Middle School


Date Available:
  08/26/2024


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking a Secondary Math Teacher. Under the direction of the school administrator, the classroom teacher will implement the educational curriculum. 

Exemplary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students 
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. 
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals 
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students and parents 
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor 
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. 
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students 
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices 
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities 
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. 
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information 
• Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents and the community 
• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. 
• Actively participates in advisory program and monitors and supports students in advisory class 
• Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress 

Is Knowledgeable of and Skilled at: 
 • Instructional techniques 
• Assessment techniques 
• Professional Learning Communities 
• Differentiated instruction techniques 
• Managing classroom procedures and behaviors 
• Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment 
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records 
• RTI (Response to intervention) 
• PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) 
• Cultural competency 
• Subject area, grade level, and or credential area of teaching (e.g. special education, math, science, physical education, etc.) 
• Conflict resolution 
• Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups 
• Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and the community 
• Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. 
• Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans 
• Meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team 
• Reflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Licensure/ Certificate Requirements: 
• Valid RI Teaching License in Secondary Math (grades 7-12) OR Math Extension (grades 5-8) 
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 

Desirable Qualifications: 
• Minimum of two years teaching experience 

Compensation/Hours/Benefits: 
• Full PSD benefits package; 184 day contract
• Salary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment level 

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PTA CONTRACT.




Email To A Friend
Print Version

Openings as of 3/29/2025

Special Educator (Mild/Moderate) Grades 6-8 (1 year position)

JobID: 322

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/LD/BD Self-Contained


Date Posted:
  2/27/2024


Location:
  Joseph Jenks Middle School


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
The Pawtucket School Department is seeking a special educator for a specialized classroom (SID) grades 6-8.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with disabilities, consistent state education requirements and the students IEP.
•Positive professional and respectful conduct when communicating with professionals, students and parents.
•On-going documentation of student progress, lesson planning and communication with both parents and professionals
•Participate in developing schedules for assigned caseload of students to insure that all services required in the student’s IEP are accessed. 
•Development of IEPs for students in accordance with the IDEA, based on student evaluation results and student individualized need.
•Serve as a leader of the IEP team for assigned student caseload.
•Attendance and participation in Common Planning meetings with other members of the faculty. 
•Communicates effectively with the school community, parents and administrators.  
•Works collaboratively with teachers, support personnel, parents and administrators in advocating for students and providing necessary accommodations and modifications, as outlined in student’s IEPs. 
•Attends school and district-level meetings and completes other related activities as required by the Administration
•Maintains accurate and timely special education and student records. 
•Collaborates effectively, with teams of professionals, students and parents, to problem-solve and resolve ongoing student concerns.
•Participate as a member of the evaluation and RTI teams, as pertains to assigned student caseload. 
•Monitor student progress on IEPs, Behavior Plans, and Common Core standards and reports progress in a timely and effective manner to other members of the school team and parents. 
•Attendance in all mandated Professional Development opportunities.
•Assumes other responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.

IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:
•Common Core Standards and NECAP/PARCC assessment.
•The related laws of Rhode Island, as they relate to IDEA and ADA requirements, regulations and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education; 
•Instructional materials and their relationship to program goals and objectives; 
•Principles of effective management and evaluation of instruction;
•Principles of learning; principles of effective instruction; 
•Assessment administration and use, both formative and summative;
•School accountability;
•Data analysis techniques;
•Response to intervention (academic and behavioral);
•Professional learning community organization and protocols;

SKILLED AT: 
•Public speaking; writing; listening; problem-solving; dispute resolution and providing direction; 
•Working with individuals and groups; 
•Research and data analysis; 
•Interpersonal skills; 
•Teaching and presenting;
•Use of instructional technology;
•Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques; 
•Being innovative and working with little direction;
•Leadership; 
•Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:
•Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license;
•RI teaching certificate in the area of All Grades Special Education Severe Intellectual Disability Teacher Certification

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience in working with students from urban area
•Desire to work with middle school students and young adults. 
•Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional challenges.
•Experience with diversity preferred.
•Successful experience teaching.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
•Full PSD benefits package.
•Salary will be that of teacher and commensurate with experience. Full PSD compensation package.
•Requirement to work some of their required days in the summer for training.
•Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION.  INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.




Email To A Friend
Print Version