0 Grade Grade 1 Long Term Substiture Teacher

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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.

This is a temporary position anticipated to begin in October 2026 and will continue for the duration of the teacher's leave. The successful candidate will:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.