Norwalk Public Schools
Teacher - Chemistry - High School (2025-2026 SY)
Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
Teacher - Chemistry - High School (2025-2026 SY)
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Overview Position Summary: Instruct students in the chemistry specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that 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. The Norwalk Public Schools seek a Chemistry teacher who is interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment, who collaborates well in a small setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.
Responsibilities
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Chemistry
Maintain accurate and complete records as required
Conduct parent/teacher conferences
Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
Design clear and specific learning assessments
Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
Maintain ongoing communication with parents
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
Establish and maintain professional relationships
Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of Chemistry
Knowledge/Skills
Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
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
Prior teaching experience preferred
Special Skills include knowledge of English education in other countries or project-based learning
Qualifications
Active 031 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Chemistry
Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting
Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience
Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to secondary school teaching
Ability to prepare effective plans
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
Days: Monday – Friday, July - August
Salary: In line with the NFT Contract
Apply www.norwalkpublicschools.org
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Equal Opportunity Employer NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
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Overview Position Summary: Instruct students in the chemistry specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that 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. The Norwalk Public Schools seek a Chemistry teacher who is interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment, who collaborates well in a small setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.
Responsibilities
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Chemistry
Maintain accurate and complete records as required
Conduct parent/teacher conferences
Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
Design clear and specific learning assessments
Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
Maintain ongoing communication with parents
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
Establish and maintain professional relationships
Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of Chemistry
Knowledge/Skills
Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
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
Prior teaching experience preferred
Special Skills include knowledge of English education in other countries or project-based learning
Qualifications
Active 031 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Chemistry
Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting
Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience
Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to secondary school teaching
Ability to prepare effective plans
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
Days: Monday – Friday, July - August
Salary: In line with the NFT Contract
Apply www.norwalkpublicschools.org
Click “Employment”
Equal Opportunity Employer NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
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