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:
 
  • 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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