Long Term Substitute 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
- Employer
- Greenwich Public Schools
- Location
- Greenwich, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Elementary Education Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Substitute Teacher
- Grade Level
- Elementary School
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JobID: 1191 Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
7/1/2020
Location:
New Lebanon School
Date Available:
approximately 10/5/20
Closing Date:
until filled
  Title: Long Term Substitute Grade 5 Classroom Teacher from approximately 10/5/20 to a date to be determined
Position Purpose
To provide an instructional program which will help students to:
Essential Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Equipment
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License
Education
Elementary School Teaching
7/1/2020
New Lebanon School
approximately 10/5/20
until filled
Position Purpose
To provide an instructional program which will help students to:
- Pose and pursue thoughtful questions.
- Explore and solve complex problems.
- Communicate effectively.
- Collaborate with others.
- Contribute to community.
- Understand and practice school norms.
- Recognize and respect other cultures.
Essential Responsibilities
- Implements all GPS curriculum consistent with the school goals, mission, and vision.
- Promotes a safe and positive classroom environment where all students feel welcomed.
- Fosters an organized and structured classroom environment that allows for whole group, small group, and individualized instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Provides appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship.
- Maintains familiarity with district and CT state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
- Incorporates technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
- Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Creates an inviting atmosphere and educational program that nurtures intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of all GPS elementary curriculum, Connecticut Core State Standards for ELA and Math, Connecticut State Social Studies Frameworks, and Next Generation Science Standards.
- Ability to use a learning management system, data analysis and the formulation of action plans, to personalize the learning experience for all students
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity.
- Ability to collaborate with instructional teams.
- Employs a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.
- Use knowledge of technology to enhance instruction.
Equipment
- Use district-issued digital tools.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License
- CT State Certification as an Elementary Teacher (305)
Education
- Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Master's Degree in related area preferred
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