Job Description:
Reports To: School Principal
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for Special Education
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, and state and national standards. Collects and reports detailed student data and performance. Maintains classroom order. The Special Education TEAM program is for middle school students with challenging behaviors and social-emotional needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
Communicate with any and all staff who work with students
Communicate with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis
Identifies and provides long-term and short-term objectives for the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs
Effectively meets the objectives of the Norwich Board of Education Curriculum, District Strategic Plan, and School Improvement Plan
Prepares well-planned lessons consistent with the goals and objectives of the school and district Adapts and revises lesson plans to meet specific student needs, and complies with relevant information supports for each student.
Effectively delivers lessons in a comprehensive way
Manages the diverse ability levels of all students assists students with extra help and seeks out those who need it
Maintains order and discipline among 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.
Selects and employs a variety of teaching techniques in presenting materials to students, providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
Demonstrates a high degree of academic competence in the certification area
Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development
Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy, and 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 to 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 of 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
Possesses working familiarity with technology, internet, email, and related 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
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 a 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
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of support services.
Primary Location -Stanton Elementary School
Salary Range -$51,885.00 - $99,886.00 / Per Year
Shift Type -Full-Time
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Norwich Teachers League.