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Long Term Substitute, English Language Arts Teacher 6th Grade (2020-2021 SY)

Employer
Norwalk Public Schools
Location
Norwalk, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Middle School Teaching/ Teacher - English - Language Arts

  • Date Posted:
    8/31/2020

  • Location:
    Nathan Hale Middle School

  • Date Available:
    09/08/2020

  • Closing Date:
    09/12/2020-Until filled

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    Position Summary

    Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning

    Responsibilities
    • Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
    • Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
    • Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
    • Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
    • Demonstrate strong content knowledge
    • Maintains accurate and complete records as required
    • Conducts parent/teacher conferences
    • Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
    • Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
    • Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
    • Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
    • Designs clear and specific learning assessments
    • Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
    • Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
    • Maintains ongoing communication with parents
    • Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
    • Establishes and maintains professional relationships
    • Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
    • Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching

    Knowledge/Skills
    • Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
    • Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
    • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
    • Effective, active listening skills
    • Ability to work effectively with others
    • Organizational and problem solving skills

    Qualifications
    • Active CDE Certification in English Language Arts (015) or Elementary 1-8 (004) required
    • Bachelor's Degree in Reading or ELA
    • Middle School Teaching Experience
    • Experience teaching in a block schedule
    • Fluency in Spanish is an asset
    • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

    Days: Monday Friday
    Salary: $244.48/daily
    Position ends: June 2021

    Apply at
    www.norwalkps.org
    Click "Employment"


    NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

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