Social Studies Middle School Teacher
Waterbury Public Schools · Waterbury, CT · 1 mo ago
TrainingFull-time
Summary
This class facilitates learning, academic achievement, and personal development by providing instruction to students. It involves developing and implementing curriculum and lesson plans, utilizing technology, and understanding diverse student needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
- A valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate with an 026 endorsement
- Knowledge of core curriculum areas and educational philosophy
- Knowledge of child development, classroom management, instructional technologies, and learning theory
- Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations and apply PBIS and SRBI
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to evaluate student performance and communicate results
- Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based on district and school goals
- Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology
- Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Essential Functions
- Evaluates student performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other methods
- Develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans
- Maintains contact and communications with parents, scheduling conferences, and enrolling students
- Provides instruction in core and age-appropriate curriculum, assessing initial knowledge or skills, and developing instructional materials
- Ensures classroom safety and maintains an appropriate learning environment
- Coordinates co-curricular and extracurricular school activities, participates in bus, lunch, and playground duty assignments, attends and participates in school planning and staff meetings, and serves on various school committees
- Collaborates with special education teachers to determine least restrictive environment and assist with IEP completion
- Participates in PPT and CPPT meetings regarding special needs students
Working Conditions
- Standing: F
- Sitting: N
- Lifting: N
- Carrying: N
- Pushing: N
- Pulling: N
- Climbing: N
- Heavy Work: N
- Balancing: N
- Stooping: N
- Kneeling: N
- Crawling: N
- Driving: N
- Reaching: F
- Walking: F
- Pushing/Pulling Objects: N
- Handling: N
- Feeling: N
- Seeing: Far, Near
- Hearing: N
- Communicating: Verbal, Written
- Physical Danger: N
- Chemicals: N
- Gases and Fumes: N
- Unpleasant Odors: N
- Bodily Fluids: N
- Twisting: N
- Twisting Body: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Shoulders: N
- Twisting Knees: N
- Twisting Ankles: N
- Twisting Hips: N
- Twisting Spine: N
- Twisting Pelvis: N
- Twisting Rib Cage: N
- Twisting Abdomen: N
- Twisting Back: N
- Twisting Chest: N
- Twisting Neck: N
- Twisting Head: N
- Twisting Arms: N
- Twisting Legs: N
- Twisting Torso: N
- Twisting Feet: N
- Twisting Hands: N
- Twisting Wrists: N
- Twisting Elbows: N
- Twisting Should