Secondary School Science Teacher

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Science - General
• Date Posted: 9/11/2025
• Location: Pawtucket School Department
• Date Available: 08/25/2025

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

• 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 for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or 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 monitors and supports students in advisory class
• Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress

• Instructional techniques
• Assessment techniques
• Professional Learning Communities
• Differentiated instruction techniques
• Managing classroom procedures and behaviors
• Organizes 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 is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and the community
• Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Independent problem solving is required 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

• Valid RI Teaching License in Secondary Science Teacher, Grades 7-12 required. MLL Certification preferred as a second cert.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of two years teaching experience

• Full PSD benefits package; 184 day contract
• Salary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment level