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Summer School Success 2022: General Education Teachers - High School (Grades 9-12)

Employer
Stamford Public Schools
Location
Stamford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Summer School - Certified/Teacher

Date Posted:
3/10/2022

Location:
All District

Date Available:
Summer 2022

Closing Date:
until filled

SUMMER SCHOOL SUCCESS
GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS - HIGH SCHOOL 9-12
SUMMER 2022

GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Summer School 2022 high school program will offer an array of courses for students grades 9-12 referred by their high school counselors, teachers, and/or principals. The Summer School High School teacher will plan and deliver instruction and must make a six-week commitment to teach in the Summer School Program This position is available pending operating budget and grant funding approval.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and develop lessons that meet the individual learning needs of all students.
  • Align and adjust classroom strategies and activities to Connecticut Content Standards.
  • Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils' learning and motivation. Set clear targets for pupils' learning, building on prior attainment.
  • Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
  • Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils' intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.
  • Set high expectations for pupils' behavior, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
  • Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.
  • Create a safe and welcoming environment so all students can interact and learn.
  • Mark and monitor pupils' class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for pupils' progress.
  • Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
  • Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop pupils' understanding by relating their learning to real and work- related examples.
  • Understand the need to liaise with agencies responsible for pupils' welfare.
  • Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues including support staff.
  • Cooperatively work with school staff and community resource groups to effectively integrate problem-based learning into the teaching and learning process.
  • Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught.
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Summer School Administrator and/or Head Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current Educator Certificate in the appropriate content area.
  • Currently employed by the Stamford Public Schools.
  • Demonstrated excellence in grade level/subject appropriate teaching.
  • Demonstrated successful experience working with students.
  • Evidence of the ability to work cooperatively with staff.
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to his/her work.
  • Familiarity with national, state and local curriculum standards and framework.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing research-based instructional strategies.
  • Evidence of organizational skills and willingness to pursue tasks to a successful completion.
  • Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

LOCATION:
Locations are to be determined, and are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances (including the possibility of moving to virtual)

TERM:
June 27th through August 2nd (29 days; tentative dates subject to change)
No class July 4th
Staff Development/Planning - TBD

SALARY:
Compensation is as per SEA Teachers Contract.
*Locations and schedule are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances

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