Immediately Need Teacher - American Sign Language (2023-2024 SY) in Norwalk, CT

Job title: Teacher - American Sign Language (2023-2024 SY)

Company: Norwalk Public Schools

Job description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.



Responsibilities

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education


• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines


• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment


• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom


• Demonstrate strong content knowledge


• Maintain accurate and complete records as required


• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention, if needed


• Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences


• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings, as needed


• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices


• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner


• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior


• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other educational materials


• Establish and maintain professional relationships


• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement


• Possess knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching

• Experience with teaching in a multicultural environment


• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


• Effective, active listening skills


• Ability to work effectively with others


• Organizational and problem-solving skills


• Successful in working with multiple staff

• Active CDE 057 or 024 Certification; or may hold any other teaching certificate with an ASLPI (Cut Score 3+) Required


• Bachelor?s Degree


• High School Teaching Experience preferred


• Fluency in American Sign Language required


• AP or IB experience an asset


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Apply Job!