Classroom Teacher / Science

Job Description:

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Science Teacher

• Full-Time

Litchfield, CT 06759

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Science Teacher plans and provides for appropriate educational experiences for students who have a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; creates a flexible program and learning environment that will allow students to succeed.

SCHEDULE & SALARY:

• Monday

• Friday 7:30am-2:00pm

• Traditional 180-day school year with 25 half days in the Summer

• Salary range between $50,000-$64,000 based on qualifications, education, certifications and experience.

• There is a $5,000 sign-on bonus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate program for science education

• CSDE certification in Comprehensive General Science (#034 or other science related cert).

• Experience with teaching students in middle and high school programs

• Experience with developing a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All essential functions are subject to reasonable accommodation.

• In-depth understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), CT Common Core Curriculum, and Project-Based Learning.

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.

• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with school policies and procedures.

• Use technology to assist in developing, providing and supporting instruction for special education students.

• Confer with administrators, social workers, and other professionals to implement individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

Full-Time BENEFITS:

At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free daily nutritious meals

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment

• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)

• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)

• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)

• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)

• Annual monetary incentives

• Tuition Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program

• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid

• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance