Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks exceptional SUBSTITUTE RETIREE TEACHERS to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 75 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.
Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, the SUBSTITUTE RETIREE TEACHER will teach and instruct students in academic subject matter, social, emotional, behavioral, and educational skill areas.
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive 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
- Communicates and interacts with students and staff
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
Hard to Fill Areas Include:
- Science
- Math
- Special Education
- Bilingual Dual Language - Spanish
RATE OF PAY
*Please note, the retiree rate will increase to $277/day effective 09/01/2026.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in applicable field from accredited institution.
RIDE REQUIREMENTS:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
- Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students? varying needs and interests
- Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom.
- Support and nurture the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students.
- Be academic advocates for their students advising, mentoring and modeling appropriate habits of mind and deed use best practices in teaching.
- Create a personalized, rigorous, socially engaging school environment that will meet the needs of all students as they prepare for high school and beyond.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
- Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.
- Must understand and be willing to work within the parameters of an Aligned Instruction System, including teaching a unified curriculum.
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
- You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
EEO Statement
Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD 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.
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