Substitute Teacher - Norwalk Public Schools
Position: Substitute Teacher
Subject Area: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Job Title: Long Term Substitute Teacher - Multilingual Learner - MLL (2024-2025 SY)
Job Location: Brien Mcmahon High School, 300 Highland Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Beginning: Feb 27, 2025
Deadline: Apr 28, 2025**
Certificate: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages PreK-12 111
District: Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk, CT 06852
Telephone: 203-854-4024 EXT 44024
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Job Description:
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

TEACHER - MULTILINGUAL LEARNER
BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL
 
Position Summary
 
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
  • Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
  • Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
  • Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
  • Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
  • Demonstrates strong content knowledge
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required
  • Conducts parent/teacher conferences
  • Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
  • Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
  • Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
  • Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and uses assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
  • Designs clear and specific learning assessments
  • Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
  • Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
  • Maintains ongoing communication with parents
  • Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
  • Establishes and maintains professional relationships
  • Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and  workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
  • Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for school teaching

Knowledge/Skills
  • Experience working with students
  • Experience with team 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
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in TESOL
  • Active TESOL K-12 (111) or Bilingual Certification (009)
  • Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.
  • Provide academic assistance with focus on Executive Functioning Skills and Writing Instruction.
  • Demonstrated experience with implementing progress monitoring measures.
  • Proven experience in working with teams of educational professionals in collaborative settings.
  • In-depth knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment development aligned to the CCSS.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in working with students and their families. 
  • Sensitivity, understanding and appreciation for the needs and strengths of a diverse school district and community.
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.
 
Days:    Monday – Friday
Salary:  Per NFT Contract

1 – 39 Days: $110.00/day
40+ Days: $259.47/day

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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