Norwalk is looking to hire a Social Studies.
Position is available 2009-2010
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Full Time Position Salary Range:? $47,048.00 - $105,569.00 ? JOB DESCRIPTION: Implements the educational activities of the classroom. Receives general supervision from the building principal and technical supervision from the Instructional Specialist for Social Studies.? DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.? Instructional Program: ???? a.??? Works with Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction ?to implement, strengthen and? 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 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 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 History and Social Studies 7-12 or Middle School Grades 4-8.? Teacher must be Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind. ?Thorough knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelors degree in Education or in a field appropriate to social studies. Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, practices applicable to secondary school teaching. Ability to learn, teach and appropriately apply curriculum requirements of middle school social studies. Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators, school staff. Ability to prepare effective plans, maintain proper records. Thorough knowledge of specific content area, excellent discipline. Ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse student population, knowledge of grading process and cooperative learning. Ability to work positively with adolescents.? PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Fluency in Spanish is an asset. ? Please submit all material (application, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and certification) as soon as possible.

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