Physics Teacher

Cranston High School East – Certified Teacher (Physics)

Location:

Cranston, Rhode Island

Starting Date:
August 21, 2026

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Current RI Teaching Certificate in relevant content area

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a nurturing learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Implement useful assessment measures.
• Select and use effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians.
• Engage in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Work collaboratively to achieve the overall philosophy and mission of the District.
• Adhere to a strict policy of complete confidentiality for all student information.

• Maintain a substitute folder with updated lesson plans, seating plans, schedules, attendance routines, and emergency procedures.
• Be alert to the health needs of students and signpost signs of eye strain, hearing loss, abuse, improper seating, etc.
• Maintain proper discipline in the classroom, implement realistic problem-solving techniques.
• Never leave the classroom with students unless supervision has been arranged.
• Correct all work and worksheets assigned to students.
• Concern with general welfare of students.
• Participate in the resident grade-reporting system and maintain sufficient scores in each subject (both formative and summative).

• Strive for better public relations with parent groups and community movements.
• Attend school-related functions, in-service meetings, curriculum study meetings, and district-wide curriculum committees.
• Respond within a reasonable time frame to parental requests.

• Keep lines of communication open among teachers, parents, students, and the principal.
• Dress in a neat, professional manner exemplary to students.
• Cooperate with specialists to provide programs for mainstreamed students and work with PPS and agency personnel.
• Report to school at the contractual time and remain available at the designated teaching station.
• Fulfill cumulative folders, permanent record cards, and other assigned administrative duties.
• Notify parents if their child is to be kept after school for misbehaving.
• Collect returns (insurance, picture, PTA membership) and distribute communications.
• Call designated sources early to advise of absence necessity.
• Sign out whenever it is necessary to leave the building during working hours.
• Check mailboxes and email daily.
• Comply with all established policies and procedures as outlined by the School committee and Administration.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings, common planning time, and professional development sessions as outlined in the contract.
• Perform additional tasks essential to the safety, well-being, and efficient operation of the educational program.

• Keep abreast of new curriculum trends and maintain a firm grasp of all curriculum areas taught.
• Stress positivity and enthusiasm, creating a classroom atmosphere conducive to positive learning experiences.
• Attempt to meet individual needs of all students, especially those with special education needs, with an empathetic/supportive attitude.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the course taught.
• Provide basic counseling assistance to students needing direction and help with personal or educational problems.

As per the Agreement between the Cranston School Committee and the Cranston Teachers’ Alliance.

• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tom Barbieri, Principal – Cranston High School East –