Norwalk is looking to hire a High School - Pending Finalization of Budget.
Position is available 2010-2011

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Bilingual/ESL/Social Studies/Spanish Teacher Norwalk High School - School 2010-2011 Pending Finalization of Budget Salary range:? $47,683.00 - $106,994.00 ? JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides ESL and Bilingual ESL social Studies instruction.? Also teaches Spanish to native speakers. Receives general supervision from the building principal and technical supervision from the Instructional Specialist ELL Education Department.? 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. 2.? Classroom Supervision:??? ???? a.??? Teaches students good study habits. ???? b.??? Promotes positive self-concepts; 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 student?s 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 evaluate 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 inservice training meetings. 5.? Other:??? ???? a.? ? Assists in determining on-going budgetary needs of department. ???? b.? ? Performs related duties as required. ? REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: CT certification in TESOL PreK-12, Social Studies 7-12 and Spanish 7-12.? Teacher must be Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind.? Fluency in Spanish. Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, practices applicable to teaching ELLS at the high school level. Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators, school staff.? Ability to work with other staff in meeting the needs of ELLS. Ability to assess and meet the academic, social and emotional needs of individual students. Ability to prepare effective plans, maintain proper records. Desire to become involved with extracurricular programs. ? PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CT certification in Bilingual Education. ? Please submit material (application, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and certification) online as soon as possible. ? ? ?