Secondary Science Teacher

Secondary Science Teacher
- Rhode Island School for the Deaf

Rhode Island School for the Deaf Rhode Island School for the Deaf
- Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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

Job : 5856924

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

• Knowledge and respect for the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community.
• Experience establishing a creative environment in which science is explored, discovered, and observed both in and out of the classroom.
• Experience working with children and implementing effective science instruction.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues to build an interdisciplinary world-class science program while cultivating a school environment that prioritizes science and makes learning visible to the community.
• Proficiency in delivering content area knowledge; ability to teach science classes including classroom instruction and lab rules and safety regulations and ensuring that all students understand classroom expectations.
• Knowledge of instructional technology and its applications to the teaching of science.
• Deliver a rigorous and relevant science curriculum while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Plan, develop, and execute lesson plans and provide instruction for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the unique learning needs of students or subgroups.
• Assess student learning by using a variety of formal and informal methods.
• Apply knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.
• Prepare and correct examinations and proctor state assessments.
• Assess student learning to inform instruction.
• Apply knowledge of school policies and city and state laws.
• Participate in conferences with students and parents; individual guidance of students; and service on school committees.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to stay current in assigned teaching fields, programs, and discipline, as well as in the delivery of remote learning.
• Attend professional development days mandated by the Principal.
• Provide synchronous and asynchronous remote learning instruction when directed by the Principal or per teaching assignment.
• Participate in the IEP process as needed.
• Manage recording and publishing student attendance and grading system on the school information system.
• Communicate school and district programs, policies, and procedures to students, staff, parents, and community, as directed by the Director.
• Participate in Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities (PLC), New Staff Orientation (as applicable): to provide exceptional student achievement; to establish the foundations for successful classrooms: ambitious vision and goals, purposeful long-term plans, and unit plans, rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures.
• Use student data to inform decision-making, develop and modify curriculum, and develop targeted and differentiated instruction (interventions/enrichment).
• Implement school-adopted curricular resources. Assist with the creation, completion, and presentation of school reports, as well as required reports for the district.
• Determine the need for curricular materials, assessment materials, and instructional resources; communicate ordering needs with the Principal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Position Type: Full-time

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• REQUIREMENTS: Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Science Education, or other related field;
  Master’s preferred; ASL Proficiency required. Certification: RI Certificate in an academic content area (Science); RI Certificate in Teacher of the Deaf.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Helen Edwards , Staff Assistant - HR and Operations
• One Corliss Park
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
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