Teacher - Middle School Science ESL (SY 25-26)

Teacher – Middle School Science ESL (SY 25-26)

Recruitment began on April 29, 2025

and the job listing Expires on October 29, 2025

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 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 Proficiency Level within one year of hire.

Under direction of the school principal and / or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for English as a Second Language instruction to students who have been identified as in need of ESL support by the district's annual English Language Proficiency assessment.

Additionally, the ESL Teacher will :

• Accelerate the learning or acquisition of Academic English through the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and meet classroom expectations.
• Serve as a resource for information regarding students from diverse language backgrounds.

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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

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

RIDE Certification Requirements :

OR

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Position Type : Full-Time

Salary : $46,811 to $88,236 Per Year Job Requirements

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