Elementary Classroom Teacher-K-6

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; and regularly collaborating with school team and families.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Adapts core elementary subjects to match unique learning styles and cognitive levels
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that engage students to maximize learning
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
• Directs, supervises, and supports classroom paraprofessionals
• Integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) directly into daily academic routines
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Assists with progress monitoring and designing measurable IEP goals and objectives
• Participates in physical safety or crisis management training required for high-risk behaviors
• Utilizes restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of differentiating classroom instruction, materials and assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth
• Flexibility in response to the unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Active Connecticut Certification in Elementary Education (Endorsement #305)
• Preference for those who hold an active Certification in Special Education (Endorsement #065, #165, #265, or #113) or are interested in pursuing cross-endorsement
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding, as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential

Application Procedure:

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