High School MLL Teacher

High School MLL Teacher

Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College, Providence, Rhode Island

• Job : 5797636
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: Teachers in this position are responsible for creating a classroom environment that is conducive to developing in each student numeracy and literacy skills: speaking, reading, and writing, that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops appreciation of literature; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops critical judgment of oral and written communications;

critical thinking and problem solving skills that supports mathematical modeling and decision making; and that discovers and develops talents, competencies, and proficiencies to prepare students for college and careers in nursing and healthcare fields.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

Student Learning:
• Teaches content and skills in certified secondary content area topics as indicated and mandated by the State’s Department of Education standards and Basic Education Plan; demonstrates depth of knowledge in subject matter.

• Works collaboratively in both departmental Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Common Planning Time (CPT), as well as grade level MTSS teams to ensure student learning objectives.

• Collaborates with Student Support Team (SST) to develop, implement and support assessment and interventions based on student needs and data from family, medical providers, social workers, and others.

• Develops lesson plans, curricular materials, and supplementary materials compatible with the Nurses Middle College’s (NursesMC™) mission and vision and congruent with the Common Core State Standards and/or state Grade Span Expectations.

• Provides individualized and small group instruction to give all students opportunities to demonstrate competency.

• Adapts curricular material and pedagogies to develop relevant, thoughtful and sequential assignments aligned to the Nurses Middle College’s mission.

• Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on each student’s needs, working with the Student Academic Support Team (SAST) and documenting accommodations as part of the RTI process.

The Classroom Environment:
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport by managing relationships with students and ensuring positive and supportive interactions.

• Establishes a culture for learning and serious scholarship, holding high expectations supported through verbal and non‑verbal behaviors.

• Establishes and monitors routines and procedures for smooth operation, maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly classroom that supports learning and minimizes distractions.

• Supervises and is responsible for a business‑like classroom where standards are explicit and safety is a priority, correcting professional behavior expectations respectfully.

• Maintains confidentiality and promotes student and teacher professionalism aligned with school and healthcare norms.

Instruction:
• Communicates expressive and academic language, clear goals, explicit directions, and scaffolded content connected to real‑world interests.

• Uses high‑quality questions and techniques that deepen understanding and develop critical thinking.

• Encourages independence, originality, and critical (or divergent) thinking and problem solving.

• Engages students in active intellectual challenge, using instructional pedagogies, activities, and resources with attention to pacing and engagement.

• Integrates current technologies to enhance instruction and advance technological literacy.

• Employs formative assessment techniques to guide instruction and interventions; uses data to…