Elementary Teacher-Grades PK-6 (26-27 SY Talent Pool)

About the role

This class facilitates learning, academic achievement, and personal development by providing instruction to students. Responsibilities include developing and implementing curriculum and lesson plans, utilizing technology to facilitate learning, and understanding varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and academic achievement by providing instruction to students.
• Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans.
• Utilize technology to facilitate learning.
• Demonstrate understanding of varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Current Motor Vehicle operator's license (if required).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods, and approaches.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Knowledge of learner outcomes and learning theory.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI).
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Human relations skills.
• Flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to apply PBIS and SRBI principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations fostering higher student achievement.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible.
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based on District and school goals.
• Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
• Ability to provide instruction reflecting 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.

Skills

• Core curriculum knowledge.
• Teaching methods and approaches.
• Classroom management techniques.
• Instructional technologies.
• Learner outcomes and learning theory.
• Multicultural and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI).
• Effective communication skills.
• Human relations skills.
• Adaptability to diverse student populations.
• Technology integration.
• Multi-tasking and flexibility.
• Lesson planning and implementation.
• Appropriate instruction in core subjects.
• Reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Utilizing computer and multimedia technology.
• Collaborative learning environment.
• Working with diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the provided job posting.