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Cloonan Middle School: Reading Teacher (Interim Contract - Leave Replacement)

Employer
Stamford Public Schools
Location
Stamford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Middle School Teaching/ Reading

  • Date Posted:
    6/8/2019

  • Location:
    Stamford, CT

  • Date Available:
    2019-2020 School Year

  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled

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    The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

    Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

    JOB DESCRIPTION – Reading Teacher

    GENERAL STATEMENT
    A competent Reading Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Reading Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The Reading Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Reading Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Demonstrates facility in the skills of the reading, writing, and mathematics.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.
    • Demonstrates a knowledge of the American public school system.
    • Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
    • Effectively implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
    • Effectively communicates with students.
    • Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
    • Facilitates the independence of the student as learner.
    • Effectively organizes time, space, materials and equipment for instruction.
    • Effectively assesses student needs and progress.
    • Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students.
    • Establishes a positive learning environment
    • Meets professional responsibilities.
    • Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.
    OUALlFICATlONS
    • A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) or Reading consultant 097 is preferred, but not required. Appropriate grade level certification, either elementary or middle school, with significant experience in reading instruction, will be considered.
    • This position is appropriate for someone who has had experience in teaching literacy. Experience should include small group instruction in literacy, Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI), guided reading, familiarity with administering DRA2 and using DRA2 data for focus of instruction.
    • Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, and educational assistants.
    • Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
    • Superior communication skills (oral and written).
    September 1991

    Union:
    Stamford Education Association (SEA)

    Salary:
    Per SEA Contract

    Application Procedures:
    Online application is required.

    Internal Applicants: Please paste a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume in the comments section of the Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference to the interview committee.

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