English Language Arts Teacher

ELA Teacher

ACES at Ansonia is an integration model that focuses on the academic, behavioral, and therapeutic needs of students in grades 6-8. The mission of the ACES at Ansonia program is to support the development of responsible, creative, life-long learners by providing a comprehensive educational community dedicated to nurturing individual academic and social- emotional growth among middle school students with and without special needs who are enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with state standards and the school's curriculum objectives.

• Utilize various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.

• Integrate technology effectively into instruction to enhance learning experiences and facilitate student engagement.

• Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities and support students' holistic development.

• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and stakeholders to provide updates on student performance, classroom activities, and academic expectations.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in mathematics education and instructional pedagogy.

• Co-teaching with special education teacher(s)

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field;

• Valid 7-12 (015) certification, Valid 4-8 (215) or (006)

• Strong content knowledge in relevant areas of English

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education.

• Familiarity with educational technology tools and platforms for instructional delivery and assessment.

• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners and create an accessible learning environment for all students.

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.