Alternative Learning Program Teacher

Alternative Learning Program (ALP) Teacher (Grades 9–12)

East Providence High School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered, and innovative educator to join our Alternative Learning Program (ALP). The ALP is a specialized, non-traditional educational setting designed to support students who have not found success in a conventional classroom environment. This program provides a flexible, personalized pathway to graduation by prioritizing relationship-building, individualized instruction, and real-world learning experiences. The ALP focuses on meeting students where they are academically, socially, and emotionally, while helping them build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for long-term success. Through a combination of tailored instruction, project-based learning, and work-based opportunities, the program fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and post-secondary readiness.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Design and Delivery
• Design and implement individualized and competency-based learning plans aligned to student needs, interests, and graduation requirements.
• Deliver instruction using flexible and innovative approaches, including project-based learning, blended/online learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Create engaging, relevant learning experiences that connect academic content to real-world applications.
• Integrate technology and hands-on learning to increase access, engagement, and skill development.

Student Support and Development
• Serve as an advisor and mentor, building strong, trusting relationships with students to support engagement and persistence.
• Support students in setting goals, monitoring progress, and developing self-advocacy and executive functioning skills.
• Regularly assess student progress using multiple data points and adjust instruction and supports accordingly.
• Facilitate and support work-based learning, internships, or community-based experiences that promote career readiness.
• Use and enforce the ALP point system with fidelity.

Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with ALP lead teacher, staff, counselors, and administrators to develop and implement individualized support plans.
• Actively participate in team meetings focused on student progress, intervention planning, and program improvement.
• Maintain consistent communication with families/guardians to provide updates, celebrate progress, and address concerns.

Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes belonging and respect.
• Implement restorative practices and proactive classroom management strategies tailored to the needs of ALP students.
• Support students' social-emotional development through relationship-building, skill development, and collaboration with support staff.
• Respond to behavioral challenges with a solutions-oriented, student-centered approach.
• Use and enforce the ALP point system with fidelity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education required. Valid Rhode Island teaching certification required. Middle/Secondary (7-12) Special Education Certification preferred; not required. Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an alternative, credit recovery, or non-traditional educational setting. Experience working with at-risk youth, disengaged learners, or students with diverse academic and social-emotional needs strongly preferred. Skills and Attributes Deep understanding of differentiated instruction, competency-based learning, and individualized education plans (IEPs/504s). Strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to student-centered practices. Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving mindset in adapting instruction and supports. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting diverse learners.