Classroom Teacher - Norwalk Public Schools
Position: | Classroom Teacher |
Subject Area: | Social Studies |
Job Title: | Teacher - Social Studies - High School (2024-2025 SY) |
Job Location: | Brien Mcmahon High School, 300 Highland Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854 |
Beginning: | Oct 30, 2024 |
Deadline: | Dec 29, 2024** |
Certificate: | History/Social Studies, 7-12 (026) |
District: | Norwalk Public Schools |
Norwalk, CT 06852 | |
Telephone: |
203-854-4024 EXT 44024 |
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Job Description:
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - SOCIAL STUDIES
BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment in a Social Studies classroom. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about learning how Social Studies fits into a global studies theme
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Days: Monday – Friday, July - August
Salary: In line with the NFT Contract
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - SOCIAL STUDIES
BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment in a Social Studies classroom. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about learning how Social Studies fits into a global studies theme
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, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
- Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Social Studies
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences
- Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
- Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through 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 education 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 Social Studies
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 Social Studies education in other countries or project-based learning
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active 026 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
- Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Social Studies.
- 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.
- 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
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