Language Arts; English Teacher - Grades 8-12

Language Arts (English) Teacher - Grades 8-12

• Position Type: ACCESS Middle and High School 7-12 / English Language Arts Teacher 9-12
• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Danbury, CT

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

• Provide strong instructional practices in literacy, aligned to curriculum standards
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
• Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Continuously collaborate with school team members to ensure fidelity of learner expectations across the school environment
• Other duties as may be assigned

• Ability to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Desire to work with students who struggle with regulating behavior and social‑emotional responses

• Active Connecticut Certification in Language Arts (#015)
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job
• Preference for those who hold an active Special Education Certification (#065, #165, #265) or are pursuing cross‑endorsement

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.