Science Teacher - SY

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 12,500 students across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all students, closing opportunity gaps, and preparing them for post‑secondary success. Our mission is to provide transformational learning experiences that nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates, and we recruit staff who are committed to advancing all learners to their highest potential.

Instruct students in the Science specialty, helping them learn subject matter and skills that broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development. Create a student‑centered, problem‑based learning environment, collaborate in a small, diverse setting, and maintain an advantageous classroom context.

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines.
• Manage classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Science.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Assess student learning continually and identify areas of intervention if needed.
• Keep parents up to date of student progress through interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences.
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through individual and small group settings as needed.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices.
• Design clear and specific learning assessments.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between teacher and learner.
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents.
• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of Science.

• Experience working with adolescent 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.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

• Active 034 CDE Science Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Knowledge and skills normally acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Science.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi‑cultural setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach high school 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 educational practices applicable to secondary school teaching.
• Ability to prepare effective plans.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate.

Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education, which can be found on our website.