Description:
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: None
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
JOB PURPOSE: The role is responsible for delivering a rigorous blended learning academic environment for our youth. One that sets high expectations, data-driven, and effectively blends individualized online curriculum with student-centered project-based learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Teach approximately six periods, as directed by the principal.
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Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous lessons, according to students’ needs and the provided curriculum, where applicable.
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Maintain a positive, safe, and organized learning environment.
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Update grade book on a weekly basis.
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Inform students and families about students’ progress.
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Implement school-wide student management policies within classroom.
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Actively participate in all teams, including grade level, content team, and other teams as designated by the principal.
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Make parental contact by phone and/or conduct home visits when necessary.
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Attend parent meetings and conferences.
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Chaperone local and out-of-state field trip.
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Conduct morning, lunch, and afternoon duties during assigned times.
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Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
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Partner with YDS for the individualized coordination of school-wide programs and services for each student (i.e. tutoring, mentoring, parental engagement, workforce development, and post-secondary educational plans, etc.);
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Demonstrate knowledge and support of Schools’ mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
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Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the CT Educators’ Code of Ethics.
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Serve as appropriate role model for school’s colleagues, students, staff, and parents.
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Conduct self in a professional manner during all school meetings.
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Accomplish tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
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CT High School teacher certification/license: Math certifications is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of the school
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Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
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Demonstrated ability to work on a team
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Dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
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Belief that every student can and will achieve in your class
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Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
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Strong written communication skills
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Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
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Detail-oriented and self-directed
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Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
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Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
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Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty.
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Some light manual labor.
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Endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety.