About this role
POSITION: Curriculum Liaison for Frank E. Thompson Middle School. Grades 5-8
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
LOCATION:TMS REPORTS TO:Principal of Frank E. Thompson Middle School or designee SCHOOL YEAR:2026/2027
JOB DESCRIPTION: EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Appropriate Rhode Island teaching certificate A Professional or Life Professional Certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Education. Three (3) years of middle school teaching experience A minimum of five (5) years of recent classroom teaching experience within the specific curriculum area of responsibility A middle school endorsement Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below, as evidenced by coursework, school-level involvement, professional activities, and the interview process. RESPONSIBILITIES: Commits to middle school goals and mission; Coordinates and facilitates the writing, implementation, and maintenance of a standards-based curriculum in the designated content area; Reviews and updates curriculum at least every three years with the teachers in the content area; Acts as a resource person on curriculum and disseminates all relevant content area information and materials to implement state and federal requirements; Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. Facilitate a uniform implementation of standards based extension and enrichment opportunities for on level and above level curriculum content during specified times/class periods such as, but not limited to Academic Lab periods. Confers, as assigned by the principal, with high school department heads and elementary principals to ensure elementary-middle-high school curriculum articulation; Liaisons serve as members of the School Improvement Team. Makes recommendations, when appropriate, to the principal to facilitate curriculum coordination among the elementary, middle, and high school levels; Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: TMS Salaries Ten-month position with a stipend of $3,500 (three-year position with the opportunity to reapply). APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply through www.schoolspring.com Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.