Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

Position Title: Elementary Teacher- Grade 5 Apply Here

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut State Department of Education certification that covers elementary grades (5 and 6).

• Degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in elementary education.

Compensation: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.

Work Year: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.

Responsibilities: The Elementary Teacher has the following responsibilities as listed below and other duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Building Principal and/or designee:

• Prepare instructional resources and assessments that support the delivery of the Avon Public School's curriculum, particularly the elementary disciplines.

• Develop and implement lesson plans, unit plans, and educational projects to ensure students' academic development.

• Provide differentiated instructional strategies and assessment and/or modify the curriculum to meet the learning needs of students with structured learning plans (IEPs and 504s)

• Provide support to all learners who require additional help or guidance with academic problems and concepts.

• Other responsibilities as defined by the building principal or designee.

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Avon Board of Education prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

Any employee or student wishing to file a complaint regarding discrimination may obtain a copy of the Board's complaint procedures and complaint form which are included in the Board's Administrative Regulations Regarding Non-Discrimination/Personnel. These regulations accompany Board Policy 4118.11/4218.11/5145.4 and are available online

at http://www.avon.k12.ct.us/district/board-of-education/pages/policies or upon request from the main office of any district school.

If a complaint involves allegations of discrimination or harassment based on reasons such as gender/sex or disability, such complaints will be handled under other appropriate policies (e.g., Board Policy 4000.1/5145.5 Sexual Harassment; Board Policy 5145, Section 504).

The district Title IX Coordinator is Roberto Medic (860) 404-4700

The building Title IX Coordinators are:

• Thompson Brook School: Todd Markham, and Elizabeth Salvatore - (860) 404-4870
• Districtwide: Myles Altimus, James Connelly, Maggie Dreher, Elizabeth Ferry, Jess Giannini, Jodi Kryzanski, and Susan Russo

Anyone who has questions or concerns about the Board's policies regarding discrimination on the basis of disability may contact the Section 504/ADA Coordinator:

• Tiffany Fox (860) 404-4700