Secondary English Teacher - BHS

Secondary English Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

• RI Teaching Certification
• Undergraduate Degree in Education
• Maintain Professional Development Credits as required by contract and certification
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Master’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English.

• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Barrington Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory records.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
• Encourages pupils to think independently.
• Evaluates each pupil's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Promotes the attainment of the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum.
• Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver the curriculum, and understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline.
• Plans and prepares lessons to optimize learning.
• Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student’s life and to prior and future learning.
• Contributes to and implements plans, including but not limited to IEPs, 504s, and individual health plans, for students with unique needs.
• Reinforces strong student effort and excellent student work products.
• Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task.
• Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including but not limited to application and analysis of information.
• Administers and interprets various types of assessments.
• Maintains accurate student records as a result of monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students.
• Makes appropriate referrals and is prepared with credible and accurate documentation.
• Considers student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance learning.
• Organizes all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use, and ensures smooth transitions, maximizes time on task, and guarantees the efficient distribution of resources.
• Integrates technology to more effectively deliver the curriculum and specially designed instruction.
• Communicates high and clear expectations.
• Assists students in monitoring their own progress.
• Contributes to collaborative planning activities.
• Consults and collaborates regularly and professionally with colleagues, students, and parents; communicates immediately with all when there are concerns.
• Takes responsibility for personal professional growth.
• Participates in school events and in‑school and/or department improvement efforts.
• Performs administrative duties, including but not limited to budgeting, ordering of supplies, etc., as appropriate.
• Supervises students, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret…