Job Description:

Qualifications: CT 112, 113 or 065 and one of the following: 001, 002, 003 or 008 certifications required

Master’s degree preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of CT ELDS

NAEYC criteria knowledge needed

Reports To:  Early Learning Center Director and Director of Student Services and Special Education

General Description:   Responsible for delivering academic services based on each students’ needs in a rigorous, NAEYC Accredited, public school, Early Childhood learning environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify and provide long term and short term objectives for the physical, social and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs

Ability to write and implement student IEP’s.

Effectively meet the objectives of the Norwich Board of Education Early Childhood Curriculum 

Prepare well-planned lessons consistent with goals and objectives of school and system       

Effective in presenting lessons

Possesses good classroom management and discipline

Creates a relaxed environment in which students react and interact

Select and employ a variety of teaching techniques in presenting materials to students 

Provide opportunities for creative and independent work

Use test information for diagnostic and modification purposes

Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter

Utilize the opportunities for professional improvement through self-study, workshops, course work or in-service training

Recognize and provide for individual differences among students

Cooperate and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers and administrators by sharing ideas and instructional methods 

Contribute to committees and faculty meetings 

Show self confidence and ability to lead classroom staff

Maintain accurate records and submit required reports within designated time limits

Ability to write valid IEP’s and to follow IDEA and 504 procedures.

Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisis.

Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

 Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.

 Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education and special education law and appropriate instructional subjects.

 Essential Responsibilities: 

 Facilitate team processes including problem solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for students with disabilities.

 Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services.

Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved.

 Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills.

Terms of Employment:  Per union contract.

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Primary Location Multiple Locations

Salary Range $51,118.00 - $97,927.00 / Per Year

Shift Type Full-Time