Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops grade-level appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials for students. Then translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential activities, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual students' needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.

COMPETENCIES:  
Intrapersonal Competencies: 

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners – especially those historically marginalized.

Interpersonal Competencies: 

• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive Competencies: 

• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students’ diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.

Instructional Competencies: 

• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific: 

• Administer and record results for the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Physical Education, PK-12 (044).
• Health, PK–12 (043)-cross endorsement for health is preferred but candidates without a health certification will be considered on a case by case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.  
 
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

Group Health Insurance Plans

• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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JOB ID 13063 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)<