Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

Openings as of 3/15/2025

Teacher - Reading/Writing Improvement (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9339

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Reading


Date Posted:
  10/17/2024


Location:
  Nathan Hale Middle School


Date Available:
  October/2024


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - READING/WRITING IMPROVEMENT
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
                  
 POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Reading/Writing Improvement Teacher is highly skilled in supporting at-risk students who are experiencing reading and writing difficulties.  This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of and demonstrated success in teaching reading and writing as well as in providing tiered instruction to struggling students. The Reading/Writing Improvement Teacher will also be responsible for coaching classroom teachers in reading/writing systems, strategies and procedures and in effectively implementing the identified SRBI interventions for students in Tiers One and Two.  The design of this hybrid teaching/coaching role allows for the provision of direct instruction to students for the majority of the school day (70%) and time to provide peer coaching and professional development to colleagues (30%) of the school day.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
Provides direct instruction to students identified as needing Tier One or Tier Two SRBI interventions
• Implements research-based interventions with targeted students
• Identifies and addresses the specific reading needs of targeted students through the administration of screening and diagnostic assessments
• Understands and focuses on all five pillars of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension)
• Applies knowledge of different learning styles to customize lessons for students
• Conducts progress monitoring assessments and strategies during the course of instruction
• Builds strong relationships with classroom teachers
• Assists teachers in the collection and analysis of progress monitoring data for targeted students
• Peer coaches’ other teachers to use the research-based programs, strategies and varied resources through modeling, co-teaching, observing and providing feedback, as assigned
• Assists teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons and the selection of best practices and strategies to best meet the needs of their students
• Provides technical support to teacher teams, as needed
• Create an articulated schedule with building administrator in consultation with the CAO
• Demonstrates expertise in providing research- based interventions through virtual learning environments
• Provides regular reports and feedback to parents of identified students
• Maintains logs and student records, as appropriate
• Collaborates with CAO, Curriculum Directors and/or Building Administrator to plan professional learning sessions
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Highly effective communicator
• Exemplary record of teaching and improving students’ reading and writing proficiencies
• Strong knowledge of research- based programs and practices
• Collaborates well with other teachers, administrators and parents
• Uses Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom
  QUALIFICATIONS
 
• Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) Cross Endorsement Required
• Master’s Degree required
• A minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two different grade levels
• Strong presentation, facilitation, organization and planning skills
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferred
• Prior successful experience as a Reading teacher preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
 
Note:  The Superintendent will be reviewing effectiveness in this position on an annual basis in accordance with the standards set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Days:             Monday – Friday
Salary:           Per NFT Agreement
Benefits:        Medical/Dental/Vision
Apply at 
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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.
 
10.17.2024




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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Teacher - World Language Spanish (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9470

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/World Language - Spanish


Date Posted:
  2/27/2025


Location:
  Nathan Hale Middle School


Date Available:
  March/2025


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - SPANISH
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL 

Position Summary

Instruct students in the 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
• 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, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Inform parents 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 maintains professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Maintain current knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for middle school teaching
Knowledge/Skills
• Experience working with middle school 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
Qualifications
• Active CSDE certification in Spanish 023, or Spanish K-12 required.
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in a field appropriate. 
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting. 
• Demonstrated ability to teach middle 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 middle 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
• Fluency in Spanish.  


Days:      Monday – Friday
Salary:    In accordance with the NFT contract
 
Apply at 
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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.
 
02.27.2025




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Openings as of 3/15/2025

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

JobID: 9517

Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/Paraeducator


Date Posted:
  3/14/2025


Location:
  Nathan Hale Middle School


Date Available:
  March/2024


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE 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.
03.14.2025




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Openings as of 3/15/2025

School Psychologist (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9414

Position Type:
  Specialized Learning/School Psychologist


Date Posted:
  12/18/2024


Location:
  Nathan Hale Middle School


Date Available:
  December/2024


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOB SUMMARY

School Psychologists develop strategies and interventions to assist students in succeeding.  They measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. 
• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement
• Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and designing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Assists all specialists (e.g. autism consultants, behavior specialists, occupational and physical therapist, speech language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student supports
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurse, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/ evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Has strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility
• Counseling to assist students in developing positive social skills.  Psychological testing as per PPT recommendations.
• Utilize appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
• Create opportunities for students to learn/practice new skills/behaviors related to IEP goals.
• Utilize appropriate clinical skills/techniques during individual/group counseling sessions.
• Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and general supervision from the building principal.
• Performs related duties as required.

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Experience working with young children
• Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
• Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
• Collaborative working style
• 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
• Connecticut School Psychologist certification.
• At least 2 years public school experience working with students with autism and other behavior challenges.
• Preferred; DBT training
• Experience with the PPT process.
• Experience with writing IEP goals/objectives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with all levels of school-aged students with behavioral challenges
• Spanish fluency is an asset.

 Days:    Monday – Friday
Salary:  In alignment with 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.
 
12.18.2024
 




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