Art Teacher - Long-term Substitute

Portsmouth School Department Portsmouth High School
- Portsmouth, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Portsmouth School Department Portsmouth High School
- Portsmouth, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Starting Date: Nov 13, 2026

TITLE:

Art Teacher - Long-term substitute needed to fill a leave of absence for approximately 6 to 8 weeks:
11/13/2026 - to 12/22/2026 or 1/8/2027

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N / A
This position is at Portsmouth High School

(SUMMARY)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under direction of the school principal and/ or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
  
  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.
• Supports the implementation of a comprehensive arts program.
• Understands and applies effective strategies and best practices to ensure student success.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Collaborates with school personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery of service to students.
• Administers a variety of student assessment tools.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the district and state laws.
• Assists school personnel in assessing instructional materials and equipment needed for the arts program.
• Provides leadership for instructionally-based students activities and events.
• Assists with the coordination of fine arts programs for the enrichment of all students.
• Prepares all students for performances in the arts and provides opportunities for those performances.
• Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Works collaboratively with peers at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students.
• Performs other duties as designated by the building administrator.

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education. Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in the appropriate subject area and level. Art PK-12 certificate for assignments 45 days or more. Certification preferred for assignments 44 days or less.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, test data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to utilize current technology for communication, data analysis, and access to research and instruction.
• Ability to define problems,…