Teacher - Elem. School Library; SY

Teacher - Elem. School Library (SY 26-27)

Providence School District Mary

E. Fogarty Elem. School – Providence, Rhode Island

Job : 5688682

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional Elementary Library Teacher who is highly qualified and skillful. The Rhode Island Right to Read Act requires educators to exhibit proficiency in or awareness of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This position requires Structured Literacy Awareness Level within one year of hire.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. About 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language. Students and families speak 55 different languages from 91 countries of origin. PPSD sets high expectations for academic achievement, provides equal access to differentiated instruction, and works to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized groups.

Reports To: Principal

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• RIDE Certification:
  All Grades Library Media Teacher, Grades PK-12.
• ESL Certification Preferred.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active and engaging learning.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm, welcoming, and culturally relevant environment.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students.
• Actively participate in and contribute to department, school, district, and parent meetings and professional development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments according to state standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Providence Public Schools is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PPSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Providence Public School District participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

• Notice of E‑Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Full‑Time

$48,343 to $91,123 Per Year