Work With RISPE
Clinical Supervisors
ATC Elementary Program, Academics
The Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) seeks part-time Clinical Supervisors for our Elementary Accelerated Teacher Certification. The responsibilities of this role are as follows:
Support candidates in the Elementary Accelerated Teacher Certification program:
Become familiar with RISPE curriculum and evaluation protocols
Perform three observations with candidates (whole class, small group, one-on-one conferring each time), including a debrief.
Include reflection on professional attitudes & dispositions
Support the Coordinator of Certification Programs and Director of Academics in the administration of the Elementary Accelerated Teacher Certification program
Determine observation windows and communicate scheduled observations with candidates
document all candidate interactions, share documentation with Coordinator and Director
Participate in evaluation of candidate, with coach, and Director to recommend candidate for certification
Clinical supervisors may take on multiple candidates per year. This program will run from late-June 2023 to mid-June 2024. Pay for this position is $600 per candidate. This position requires in-person observation and debriefing.
Summer Mentor Teacher
ATC Elementary Program, Academics
The Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) seeks Summer Mentor Teachers to join our Alternative Route Teacher Certification Program in Elementary Education for Summer 2023. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Acting as a mentor coach for RISPE teacher candidates
Running a summer school classroom with candidate(s): overseeing curriculum, modeling lessons for candidates, gradually releasing responsibility to candidates
Debriefing with candidates, including written and verbal feedback
6 weeks July-August 2023 (includes one prep week)
In-person observation of candidates
Debriefing and written feedback
Please indicate in your cover letter when you apply your area of specialization. This program will run in the summer, beginning in July 2023. Summer mentors can expect to spend 5 hours per day working with candidates, 4 days per week, for 6 weeks in total. The compensation for this position will be $5,000. All our programming has been designed to recruit aspiring teachers of color with a deep commitment to working in RI’s urban districts. Applicants should be professionals and/or scholars in their chosen fields, with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Rhode Island teacher certification with active professional records of leadership and achievement. People of color, LGBTQIA people, and disabled people are especially encouraged to apply.
Director of Development
Strategy & Partnerships, Development
Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) seeks a full-time Director of Development. The Development Officer is responsible for developing and spearheading major fundraising initiatives. This role will work closely with the Development Officer and the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships to sustain financial support of RISPE’s mission. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually.
Duties for this position will include the following:
Major donors
Researching and keeping the Development Team abreast of new major gift opportunities
Networking with potential and current major donors
Managing timelines and needs associated with major gifts, including coordinating with other staff as necessary
Board relations
Co-chair the Board’s Capital Campaign committee
Maintain regular communication with the Board regarding fundraising initiatives and opportunities for Board involvement
Lead Board give/get fundraising
Events
Lead the planning for any RISPE fundraising or networking events
Act as the point person on the day of any events
Supervision of Development Officer
Maintain regular communication with the Development Officer with regard to grants management and community engagement and grassroots fundraising efforts
Conduct performance reviews of the Development Officer annually
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Ability to commute/relocate:
Providence, RI 02903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02903
Development Officer
Strategy & Partnerships, Development
Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) seeks a full-time Development Officer. The Development Officer is responsible for supporting fundraising initiatives and building community awareness of RISPE’s work. This role will work closely with the Director of Development and the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships to sustain financial support of RISPE’s mission. The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually.
Duties for this position will include the following:
Grants management
Researching and keeping the Development Team abreast of new grant opportunities
Writing grant proposals
Preparing and submitting grant reports
Managing timelines and needs associated with grants, including coordinating with other staff as necessary
Community engagement
Maintaining email lists for RISPE updates
Preparing and sending promotional emails, newsletters, and other marketing communications
Preparing and posting social media content as necessary
Grassroots fundraising
Supporting small-dollar fundraising efforts such as annual appeal and 401 Gives
Managing grassroots donor database
Managing grassroots donor communications
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Providence, RI 02903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02903