Language Arts (English) Teacher - Grades 6-12

Major Responsibilities

• Provide strong instructional practices in literacy, aligned to curriculum standards
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
• Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Continuously collaborate with school team members to ensure fidelity of learner expectations across the school environment
• Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs
• Desire to work with students who struggle with regulating behavior and social emotional responses

Qualifications/Requirements

• Active Connecticut Certification in Language Arts (#015)
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job
• Preference for those who hold an active Special Education Certification (#065, #165, #265) or are pursuing cross-endorsement