Adult Education Certified Instructor - Health

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Adult Education Certified Instructor - Health

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Waterbury Public Schools .

Reports To

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade.

Details

Employer : Waterbury Public Schools

Job Classification Title : Teacher (Adult Education-Math)

Department : Teaching and Learning

Incumbent Name : Grants

Bargaining Unit Classification : Non-Union

FLSA Designation : 10-Month; 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tue & Thurs

Compensation : $34.00 Per Hour. Note: This is a part time, non-union, grant funded position with no benefits that exists as long as funds are available.

Part I - Summary Of Classification This class is accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to out-of-school youth and adults, in remedial health education classes, literacy, or preparatory classes for the General Educational Development examination.

Part II - Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Education and Experience

General Experience

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate with endorsement REQUIRED: Mathematics grade 7-12 (029)

Special Requirement:

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements

Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid 029 Mathematics, grades 7-12 Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Driver’s license.

Continuing Education Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including health, reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate;

Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;

Knowledge of child development;

Knowledge of classroom management techniques;

Knowledge of instructional technologies;

Knowledge of learner outcomes;

Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences;

Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts;

Knowledge of PBIS and SRBI;

Some knowledge of community resources;

Excellent listening skills;

Skill in classroom management and organization;

Skill in classroom presentation;

Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;

Skill in maintaining and developing reports;

Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse backgrounds;

Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;

Ability to apply PBIS and SRBI;

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

Ability to evaluate student performance and present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement;

Ability to multi task and be flexible;

Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;

Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects;

Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;

Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

Part IV - Essential Functions

Adapts content material and methods to develop relevant sequential activities that guide and challenge students;

Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student;

Applies current research-based strategies for classroom instruction, including differentiated instruction and College Career Readiness Standards (CCRS);

Continuously monitors evidence of students demonstrating the ability to perform curricula goals as prescribed in the curriculum;

Evaluates student performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other methods, promoting student achievement, maintaining the required student records, and submitting required reports, including report cards, to the principal; assessing students’ academic, behavioral and vocational needs, determining student mastery of subjects, and facilitating school-wide testing of students;

Follows the curriculum guidelines to plan and teach small groups and individualized instruction to facilitate learning through a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational/linguistic backgrounds;

Implements the goals, objectives and standards of the District, the school, and the specific program or department, following a prescribed course of study as delineated in curriculum outlines and authorized by the principal, developing, adapting, and updating curriculum, and developing and implementing lesson plans;

Integrates technology into classroom instruction;

Interacts collaboratively with other staff members in the development of cohesive curricula materials and the establishment of instructional goals;

Maintains accurate, up-to-date daily records of student progress and attendance;

Maintains contact and communications with students and guidance counselors, and works with them in the development of each student, scheduling and recruiting students into classes and specialized programs, and enrolling students and maintaining classroom databases on students;

Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by Adult Education, ATDN, CAACE, and self-selected professional growth activities;

Maintains records of assessment;

Openly supports and abides by all school policies and procedures;

Participates in staff development and professional growth activities, as required;

Performs classroom management duties, enforcing school rules governing the conduct of students, taking appropriate disciplinary action regarding students not adhering to school rules, ensuring the safety of students, and maintaining an appropriate classroom-learning environment, including displays;

Performs other related duties such as enforcing District and school guidelines regarding health and hygienic conditions and practices, as they may affect the physical and mental health of students;

Plans and prepares throughout the year for goal-oriented, curricula aligned instruction;

Provides a classroom environment that is conducive to learning which includes establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior necessary to facilitate a variety of learning styles, ability levels and educational/linguistic backgrounds;

Provides instruction in the core and age-appropriate curriculum, assessing initial knowledge or skills, making appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies, including computer technology, developing and implementing instructional activities for students, developing and coping instructional materials, and orders instructional materials and supplies, collaborating with other teachers, staff resources, regarding instructional and program activities; providing for remediation, when necessary, revising teaching methodology to accommodate students, maintaining instructional equipment, as appropriate; and team teaching, when appropriate;

Submits weekly lesson plans, which reflect the curriculum and addresses learning needs and styles;

Teaches content area to effect the planned student growth as designated in the curriculum;

Utilizes textbooks and instructional supplies appropriate to the interest and maturity level of the students in addition to employing technology (computer, video, internet, etc.) as appropriate to enhance instruction;

Performs related duties as requested.

Part V - Working Conditions Working conditions: 10-Month; 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tue & Thurs; part-time, grant-funded position with no benefits; physical and mental requirements; physical examination may be required.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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