Norwalk is looking to hire a High School - 2010-2011 School Year - Pending Finalization of Budget.
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High School English Brien McMahon High School 2010-2011 School Year Pending Finalization of Budget Salary Range:? $47,683.00 - $106,994.00 ? JOB DESCRIPTION: Implements the educational activities of the classroom. Receives general supervision from the building principal and technical supervision from the instructional supervisor of language arts. Demonstrates excellent classroom supervision, communicates appropriates with students, parents, community, guidance counselors, and school administrators. Assumes personal responsibility for his/her professional growth. Instructs English grades 9-12. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.? Instructional Program: ???? a.??? Works with instructional supervisor to implement, strengthen, improve program. b.??????????Keeps informed of new developments in curriculum, instruction methods.??? ?????????? c.???????????Implements new and established programs. ???? d.??? Provides students with diversified learning activities. ???? e.??? Helps interpret the curriculum to parents, students and staff. 2.? Classroom Supervision:??? ??? ?a.??? Teaches students good study habits. ???? b.??? Promotes positive self-concept in each student; provides encouragement to each student?to??develop his or her full potential. ???? c.? ? Understands social and emotional adjustments of students. ???? d.? ? Promotes student awareness and respect for different cultures. ???? e.? ? Creates appropriate learning atmosphere in classroom; maintains classroom order. ???? f.???? Maintains student attendance and tardiness records. ???? g.? ? Makes evaluation reports upon request.? `?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????h.?? Maintains records of individual students’ progress through assignments, quizzes and projects. ???? i.?? Keeps inventory of materials, equipment and supplies. 3.? Communication:? ???? a.? Maintains contact with parents, guidance personnel as needed to evaluated?students’ academic and social growth. ???? b.? Takes initiative to work cooperatively with other school departments; shares ideas?among faculty members and administration. ???? c.?? Participates as appropriate in school-community affairs. ? 4.? Professional Responsibility ???? a. ?? Works in the interest of the students’ physical and emotional welfare. b.?????? Accepts and incorporates suggestions for classroom improvement. ???? c.? ??Participates in professional growth by attending workshops, taking courses, reading?new literature, observing other teachers, attending in-service training meetings. 5. ?Other:??? ???? a.? ? Contributes to determining on-going budgetary needs of department. ???? b.? ? Performs related duties as required. ? REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: CT certification in English 7-12.? Teacher must be Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind. ?Educational background in English. Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and practices applicable to secondary school teaching. Demonstrated commitment to learner-centered focus and team teaching strategies. Ability to learn, teach, and appropriately apply curriculum requirements of the high school English program. Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators, school staff. Demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and multicultural curriculum. Ability to prepare effective plans, maintain proper records. Thorough knowledge of specific content area and excellent discipline. Ability to employ various instructional delivery techniques. Familiarity with alternative assessment. ? PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Fluency in Spanish is an asset. ? Please submit all material (application, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and certification) online as soon as possible.