Anticipated Social Studies Teacher

Job Description

Coventry Public Schools seeks dedicated, student-centered educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence, supporting the diverse needs of all learners, and creating engaging learning environments that promote student growth and achievement. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong content knowledge, effective instructional practices, collaboration skills, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

The successful candidate will:

• Instruction and Learning
  • Design and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and student achievement.
  • Utilize deep content knowledge to create meaningful and relevant learning experiences.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, cultural, and developmental needs of students.
  • Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies, technology tools, and learning resources to support student success.
  • Foster student engagement through inquiry, exploration, collaboration, and active learning.
• Learning Environment
  • Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Promote positive student behavior, responsibility, and self-advocacy.
  • Create a classroom culture that encourages intellectual risk-taking, mutual respect, and high expectations for all learners.
• Assessment and Data Use
  • Utilize a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
  • Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families regarding academic performance and growth.
  • Maintain accurate records of student achievement and communicate progress effectively.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, administrators, and families to support student learning and achievement.
  • Participate actively in professional learning communities and school improvement efforts.
  • Build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
  • Implement district, state, and federal educational initiatives and requirements.
  • Adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional standards governing the teaching profession.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Qualifications

• Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certification appropriate for the assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management practices.
• Ability to effectively support diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing data to drive instructional decisions.
• Experience integrating technology into classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated success fostering inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.

Job : 5770343

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Social Studies:
General

• Must be an employee in good standing including attendance, professionalism and evaluation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all state and federal background checks.
• Compliance with Rhode Island Department of Education requirements.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Denise McIntire, Conf. Clerk HR
• Flat River Administrative Complex
• 1675 Flat River Road
• Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: mcint