Teacher - English - High School; SY

School Year Teacher
- English

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 the 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 in the classroom
• 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
• 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
• 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

Knowledge/

Skills:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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 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 education practices applicable to secondary school teaching
• Ability to prepare effective plans

Days:
Monday Friday, July
- August

Salary:
In line with the NFT Contract