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The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students (about the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, about 2,000 are educators, and over 600 others directly support our schools' students and families.
Our schools are diverse learning communities. Approximately 68% of our students are Latinx, 15% Black, 7% White, 4% Asian, 5.5% Multi-racial and 1% Native American. Approximately 40% of students are multilingual, and about 16% receive special education services. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Our students and families speak more than 55 languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.
As the Supervisor of Project Based Learning, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing student learning and teacher practice through the integration of PBL across the curriculum. Reporting to the Executive Director of Professional Learning, you will collaborate closely with teachers, school leaders, and department heads to develop and support the implementation of PBL strategies that engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Your leadership will ensure that our PBL initiatives are aligned with the district's goals, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration among students.RIDE Requirements:
Rhode Island District Level Administrator Certificate – Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and/or Building Level Administrator and one or more of the following:
Any RI Teacher Certification
Right to Read Proficiency within one year of hire
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related field with coursework in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and project-based learning required;
5 years of outstanding teaching or related experience with a record of successfully impacting student language acquisition and cultural understanding
ESL Preferred
Bilingual or Multilingual preferred
This role is an exciting opportunity to serve as a leader within a diverse and dynamic team committed to transforming public education in the Providence Public School District (PPSD). We are hiring someone who believes in all students' capacity to achieve at high levels and can work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders to drive transformative change within and outside of the organization.
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Full Time
$56k-86k (estimate)
04/24/2024
05/13/2024