Job Description:

Location:
Sweeney Elementary School
(High-Needs School)

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; and participate in professional learning. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and careers. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations, and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Essential Functions:
    Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
    Ensures the safety of students
    Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
    Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
    Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
    Maintains accurate and complete records as required
    Attends parent/teacher conferences
    Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
    Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
    Maintains respect for confidential information
    Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
    Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
    Design clear and specific learning assessments
    Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
    Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
    Maintain ongoing communication with parents
    Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
    Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
    Establish and maintain professional relationships
    Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Qualifications/Certificates:
    Bilingual(Spanish/English) preferred.
    Experience working with a diverse student demographic
    Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
    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
    Excellent public relations skills

Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: In accordance with the WFT contract