Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

Openings as of 3/15/2025

Teacher - Gifted and Talented (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9416

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Gifted & Talented / MLL


Date Posted:
  1/2/2025


Location:
  Kendall Elementary School


Date Available:
  January/2025


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER – GIFTED & TALENTED
KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Position Description
 
Organize, implement and support modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of atypical students in gifted and/or essential education classes

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• 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
• Identify students for programming
• Maintains accurate and complete records, as required
• Team teaches to support academic goals of educational community
• Participates on evaluation teams for gifted students as appropriate
• Works in collaboration with assigned team in planning and developing of program
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on ongoing basis and identifies areas of intervention, if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date on 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 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
 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Experience working with young children
• 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
• Experience with SEM Enrichment Model, Co-Teaching, Assessment and Identification of Gifted or Potentially Gifted Students

QUALIFICATIONS
• Active elementary certification 005, 305, 013, 004, 003, 002, or  001 or K-12 Special Education CDE certification required
• Master’s Degree in Gifted Education
• Certificate in Gifted Education
• 2-4 years’ gifted teaching experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
 
Days:    Monday – Friday
Salary:  In accordance with the NFT contract
 
Apply at 
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click "Employment"

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status 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 pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
 
12.30.2024




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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Paraprofessional - Special Education - Group 1 (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9431

Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/Paraeducator


Date Posted:
  1/8/2025


Location:
  Kendall Elementary School
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  January/2025


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)
KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

Essential Functions

      All Paraeducators
• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher’s oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
 
     Special Education Paraeducators
• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and
• Follow teacher’s oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
• Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding
• Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher
• Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist
 
Qualifications/Certificates
• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred
• Associate’s Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• For Special Education Paraeducators—specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
 
Days:                     Monday – Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary:                   In accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Group:                   One
Bargaining Unit:    NFEP
Work year:            August - June  (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits:                Limited Available 
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click “Employment”
 
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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status 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 pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
01.08.2025




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