Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement, if applicable
Master’s Degree Preferred
Successful experience as a classroom teacher preferred
General Description: Creates and delivers engaging and rigorous lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels. Promotes enthusiasm for learning. Adheres to District curriculum, state and national standards. Collects and reports detailed student data and performance, and maintains classroom order.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
Communicates with any and all staff who work with students
Communicates with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis
Identify and provide long term and short term objectives for the physical, social and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs
Effectively meet the objectives of the Norwich Board of Education Curriculum, District Strategic Plan, and School Improvement Plan
Prepares well-planned lessons consistent with goals and objectives of school and District
Adapts and revises lesson plans to meet specific student needs, complies with relevant information supports for each student
Effectively delivers lessons in a comprehensive way
Manages the diverse ability levels of all students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines in a positive and responsive manner
Keeps current and relevant in curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning
Demonstrates a high degree of academic competence in certification area
Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development
Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy, holds himself/herself accountable for learner outcomes
Facilitates problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data driven curriculum and practice
Uses data and assessment information for diagnostic and modification purposes and t inform instruction
Cooperates and maintains harmonious relationships with co-workers and administrators by sharing ideas and instructional methods.
Contributes to committees and faculty meetings
Facilitates the development, the self-worth and dignity of students
Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance
Maintains accurate records and submits required reports within designated time limits.
Takes care of classroom materials, displays, and equipment
Kind, patient, fair, and maintains self-control
Speaks clearly, distinctly and correctly
Possesses working familiarity with technology, internet, email, and relative software
Our diverse student population benefits from teachers who have a strong background in the differentiation of instructional practice resulting in high levels of achievement for all students. Our teachers are essential in creating a learning community that respects all students.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers and students
Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of all students particularly those who are differently abled (i.e. Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impaired, Emotional Disability)
Knowledge of principles of classroom and behavior management
Knowledge of principles of child development stages and developmental delays
Ability to exercise flexibility, common sense and good judgment
Skill in following oral and written directions
Ability to identify, prevent and deescalate negative behaviors
Speaks clearly, distinctly and correctly
Possesses working familiarity with technology, internet, email and relative software
Skill in assisting students in progressing on Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
Must be punctual and reliable
Physical Abilities And Working Conditions
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Norwich Teachers League.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education
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