English/Language Arts Teacher

at  Danbury Public Schools

SCOPE

The teacher is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students.
The teacher will also insure that all programs, materials and practices within the classroom are free from gender and minority bias and discrimination, and are in keeping with the letter and spirit of Title IX and Affirmative Action policies adopted by the Board of Education.
The teacher is directly responsible to the Principal of the school, and is evaluated/supervised by the administrator as designated in the Staff Evaluation Booklet. This evaluation is based upon basic tenets of good teaching which are found in each teacher’s respective job description and the Connecticut Teaching Competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut English/Language Arts certification. (015).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to deliver content and Read 180 & System 44 preferred.
• Ability to relate successfully with staff, families and students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to implement differentiated instruction and build upon the strengths and challenges of a multi-cultural and multi-racial classroom/district.

SCOPE

The teacher is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students.
The teacher will also insure that all programs, materials and practices within the classroom are free from gender and minority bias and discrimination, and are in keeping with the letter and spirit of Title IX and Affirmative Action policies adopted by the Board of Education.
The teacher is directly responsible to the Principal of the school, and is evaluated/supervised by the administrator as designated in the Staff Evaluation Booklet. This evaluation is based upon basic tenets of good teaching which are found in each teacher’s respective job description and the Connecticut Teaching Competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut English/Language Arts certification. (015).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to deliver content and Read 180 & System 44 preferred.
• Ability to relate successfully with staff, families and students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to implement differentiated instruction and build upon the strengths and challenges of a multi-cultural and multi-racial classroom/district.

Please refer the Job description for details