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Office of Human Resource Development

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES  

With the support from federal Race to the Top (RTTT) funds, the R.I. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is recruiting a number of talented and dynamic professionals to help us transform education in Rhode Island and prepare all of our students for success in college, careers, and life. Our exciting, high-energy environment offers a wonderful opportunity for innovative, resourceful, and dedicated individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of students and to make our public schools America’s best.

RACE TO THE TOP NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The following positions at RIDE will be funded through the Race to the Top grant for the award period of 2010-11 through 2014-15. Funding for continuation of the position beyond the award period is not guaranteed.

Education Specialist, Educator Quality Race to the Top vacancy notice and job description
Transformation Specialist Race to the Top vacancy notice and job description
RTTT Education Specialist, Educator Quality- Job Description Highlighted Above
Rhode Island is uniquely positioned as a national leader in educator evaluation.  As part of our Race to the Top grant, we have developed a new evaluation system focused on professional growth and student achievement. Transformation takes strong leadership and we are committed to helping Rhode Island’s educators succeed in implementing a world class evaluation system.  We are currently seeking an Education Specialist to join our team that is leading the development and implementation of the Rhode Island Model Educator Evaluation System.  This position will play a critical role in the development of state policy, evaluation and support model development, and educator training and support.  We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
  •   Excellent project management skills

  •   Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including experience working with qualitative and quantitative data

  •   Proven ability to produce high-quality written communication tools and resources

  •   Strong public presentation skills, including the ability to provide compelling, detailed, data-driven responses to questions posed in training sessions and public forums

  •   Evidence of a strong commitment to educator evaluation reform

  •   Deep knowledge of national educator evaluation efforts and related educator quality initiatives as outlined in the job description

  The following positions are not funded by the RTTT these positions are full time equivalent positions, subject to approval and available funding.
 
NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Coordinator, English Language Learner (ELL) Education Program Vacancy Notice & Job Description
Data Collection and Quality Assurance Specialist vacancy notice and  job description
Executive Staff Assistant vacancy notice and job description
Sr. Finance Officer for Data Systems and Analysis vacancy notice and job description
Transformation Specialist  Vacancy Notice & Job Description
   
  CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
There are currently no classified positions posted.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To apply for a position at the Rhode Island Department of Education, please submit the following:

  1. Cover Letter (Identify, in your cover letter, the position(s) for which you are applying)
  2. Resume
  3. Two current letters of reference (non-classified positions only)
  4. CS-14 Application.pdf This form requires an original signature. Be sure to print and sign this form before submitting it with your application materials.
  5. Equal Opportunity Employment Card (Optional)  Information entered into this form will not be saved. Please print and submit a copy with your application materials.        

       Please Note: You will receive a confirmation email of  the receipt of your resume, you will also receive confirmation of when the position is filled.

Mail application materials to:

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
255 WESTMINSTER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

or email to:  HR@RIDE.RI.GOV

Please do not fax application materials.

State employees must include the following information with their application packet:

  • The job title of the position for which they are applying       

  • The job title of the current classification they hold

  • The name of the Department where they are currently employed

  • Their present union and local affiliation

  • The date they entered their current position

  • The date they entered State service

  • Their business telephone number

Finding Education Jobs in Rhode Island

To find out about certification in Rhode Island, please visit the Teacher Certification section of our website.

What if I'm interested in an internship opportunity with the Rhode Island  Department of Education? More information on the Rhode Island State Government Intern Program can be found here.

RIDE is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES CAN BE ARRANGED IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB.

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