Elementary Teacher-Grades K-6; SY Talent Pool

Elementary Teacher-Grades K-6 (25-26 SY Talent Pool) role at Waterbury Public Schools. This position is accountable for facilitating learning, supporting academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to students. This classification also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans, utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates understanding of the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

This class is accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to students. This class also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans, utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates understanding the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Special Requirements:
  In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
• CREDENTIALS / Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements:
  Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment. 305 Elementary, PK–6 or 013. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license. Continuing
  
  Education Requirements:
  
  Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate.
  • Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies.
  • Knowledge of child development.
  • Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
  • Knowledge of instructional technologies.
  • Knowledge of learner outcomes.
  • Knowledge of learning theory, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences.
  • Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
  • Knowledge of PBIS and SRBI.
  • Some knowledge of community resources.
  • Excellent listening skills;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    Human relations skills.
  • Skill in classroom management and organization;
    Skill in classroom presentation;
    Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;
    Skill in maintaining and developing reports.
  • Ability to interact effectively with students, parents and staff from diverse backgrounds;
    Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
    Ability to apply PBIS and SRBI;
    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
    Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations to foster achievement;
    Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
    Ability to multi-task and be flexible;
    Ability to plan and implement lesson plans aligned with District goals and student needs;
    Ability to provide instruction in core subjects;
    Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
    Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology;
    Ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community;
    Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
    Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community;
• Creates a…