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.

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.

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

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