Waterbury Public Schools · 5 months ago
Elementary Teacher-Grades K-6 (25-26 SY Talent Pool)
Waterbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWaterbury Public Schools is looking for an Elementary Teacher for grades K-6. The role involves facilitating learning, academic achievement, and personal development by providing instruction to students, developing curriculum and lesson plans, and utilizing technology to enhance learning.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required; Provides input when necessary to student IEP's
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of the District's curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers
Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of building administrator
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student
Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
Supervises students in a variety of school related settings
Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
May evaluate assistants job performance with administrators
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment
305 Elementary, PK–6 or 013
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license
Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification
Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of classroom management techniques
Knowledge of instructional technologies
Knowledge of learner outcomes
Knowledge of learning theory, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences
Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI)
Some knowledge of community resources
Excellent listening skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Human relations skills
Skill in classroom management and organization
Skill in classroom presentation
Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions
Skill in maintaining and developing reports
Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations
Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
Ability to multi task and be flexible
Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students
Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Company
Waterbury Public Schools
Waterbury Public Schools is a school district made up of elementary, middle, and high schools as well as special programs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
William Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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