Connecticut Reap North Grosvenordale , CT 06255
Posted 6 days ago
Job Description:
General Duties: Creates and delivers engaging and rigorous lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels. Promotes enthusiasm for learning. Adheres to district curriculum, state, and national standards. Collects and reports detailed student data and performance. Maintains classroom order.
Responsibilities:
Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
Communicates with any and all staff who works with students
Communicates with parents per school guidelines on a regular basis
Identifies and provides long term and short-term objectives for the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs
Prepares well-planned lessons consistent with goals and objectives of school and district
Adapts and revises lesson plans to meet specific student needs, complies with relevant information supports for each student
Effectively delivers lessons in a comprehensive way
Manages the diverse ability levels of all students and assists students with extra help and seeks out those who need it
Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines in a positive and responsive manner
Keeps current and relevant in curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning
Selects and employs a variety of teaching techniques in presenting materials to students, providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
Demonstrates a high degree of academic competence in certification area
Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practices, and personal / collective professional development
Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy, holds himself/herself accountable for learner outcomes
Facilitates problem-solving, with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data driven curriculum and practice
Uses data and assessment information for diagnostic and modification purposes and to inform instruction
Cooperates and maintains harmonious relationships with co-workers and administrators by sharing ideas and instructional methods
Contributes to committees and faculty meetings
Facilitates the development the self-worth and dignity of students
Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional and academic performance
Maintains accurate records and submits required reports within designated time limits
Takes care of classroom materials, displays, and equipment
Kind, patient, fair, and maintains self-control
Speaks clearly, distinctly, and correctly
Possesses working familiarity with technology, internet, email, and relative software
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and current CT Certification in the subject and/or grade level of teaching position
CT Endorsement- Music, Pre-K - 12 (049)
Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with students and families.
Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the classroom.
Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of successful techniques for classroom organization and experience planning for effective instruction.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite, Power Point, Outlook.
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