Math/MLL Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2025

Job Description

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

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 to convey and/or gather required information
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing references and 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 supports students in advisory class
• Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress

Knowledge and Skills

• Instructional techniques
• Assessment techniques
• Professional Learning Communities
• Differentiated instruction techniques
• Managing classroom procedures and behaviors
• Organizing 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 to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community
• Working with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilizing job‑related equipment
• Independent problem solving 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) AND All Grades MLL Certifications
• 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 dependent on step level and degree attainment level

Eligibility Statement

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 related duties as may be required by the supervisor and in accordance with the PTA contract.

Position type: Full‑time

Job category: Classroom Teacher – ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL; Classroom Teacher – Math: General