Classroom Teacher / Science

Job Description:

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

TEACHER SCIENCE 9 - 12

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. Seeking a Science teacher to support the credit recovery program for the Norwalk Public Schools. Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment in a classroom. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching Science.

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 Science

• 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 Science.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Science-related 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 Sciences.

• 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: Per Diem

• In line with the NFT Contract