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Job title: Teacher - Elementary - Grade 4 (2023-2024 SY)

Company: Norwalk Public Schools

Job description: 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


• Sets and reinforces 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


• Demonstrates 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


• Designs and implements 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 elementary school teaching

• Experience working with 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

• Active 305 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education


• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.


• Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.


• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.


• Demonstrated ability to teach elementary classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.


• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff.


• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching.


• Ability to prepare and implement effective plans.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

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