Teacher - English - High School; SY

Teacher – English – High School (2026‑2027 SY)

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching / Teacher – English
• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Date Available:
  
  July 2026

Instruct students in their specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that broaden their learning experiences and support their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Seeking an English teacher to support the credit recovery program for the Norwalk Public Schools. Should be interested in creating a student‑centered and problem‑based learning environment.

Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk 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 English.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and identify areas for intervention as needed.
• Keep 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 and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices.
• 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.
• 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 English.

• 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.
• Special skills include knowledge of English education in other countries or project‑based learning.

• Active 015 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
• The required knowledge and skills would generally be acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in Education or English.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multicultural 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 education practices applicable to secondary school teaching.
• Ability to prepare effective plans.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.

Days:
Monday – Friday, July – August
Salary:
In line with the NFT Contract

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.