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Elementary School Teaching

Long-term Substitute Teacher - Multilingual Learner - MLL (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9390

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ESL

Date Posted:
11/26/2024

Location:
Tracey Elementary School

Date Available:
November/2024

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - MULTILINGUAL LEARNER
TRACEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Position Summary

Instruct students in the specific 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

Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
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
Demonstrates strong content knowledge
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Conducts parent/teacher conferences
Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keeps parents up-to-date of 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 and implements assessments that measure progress and uses assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
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
Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for school teaching

Knowledge/Skills

Experience working with students
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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in TESOL
Active TESOL K-12 (111) or Bilingual Certification (009)
Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.
Provide academic assistance with focus on Executive Functioning Skills and Writing Instruction.
Demonstrated experience with implementing progress monitoring measures.
Proven experience in working with teams of educational professionals in collaborative settings.
In-depth knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment development aligned to the CCSS.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in working with students and their families.
Sensitivity, understanding and appreciation for the needs and strengths of a diverse school district and community.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.

Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: Per NFT Contract

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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.

11.26.2024

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Openings as of 3/15/2025
Elementary School Teaching

Long Term Substitute Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9461

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Regular Pre-School

Date Posted:
2/3/2025

Location:
SONO

Date Available:
February/2025

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER – PRE-KINDERGARTEN
SONO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION SUMMARY

Instruct students in the specific 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

Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
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
Demonstrates strong content knowledge
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Conducts parent/teacher conferences
Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keeps parents up-to-date of 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 and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
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
Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Experience working with 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 001, 002, 003, 008, 112 or 113 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.
Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.
Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.
Demonstrated ability to teach elementary 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 elementary school teaching.
Ability to prepare and implement effective plans.
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

1 – 39 Days: $110.00/day
40+ Days: $259.47/day

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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.

02.03.2025

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Openings as of 3/15/2025
Elementary School Teaching

School Counselor (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9508

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/School Counselor (Elementary)

Date Posted:
3/11/2025

Location:
SONO

Date Available:
March/2025

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SONO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOB SUMMARY

The K-12 school counselor provides academic; career; college access, affordability and admission; and social-emotional competencies to every student annually by helping design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive evidence-based school counseling program in each district school. The school counselor provides an annual plan and advising to every student, classroom school counseling lessons in collaboration with other educators for all students, group and individual counseling for some students. The school counselor also provides additional school-wide activities that promote student success helping to close achievement, opportunity, and attainment gaps, increase student career/college success, and improves mental health/well-being. The school counselor is an advocate, leader, and change-agent partnering with colleagues inside the schools, in the community, and with family members for optimal student success. The school counselor is supervised by the Director of School Counseling in consultation with the building Principal.

Services to Students

Plans, delivers, and evaluates school counseling interventions to help close achievement, opportunity, and attainment gaps.
Delivers academic success skills including: organization, time management, study skills to all students annually.
Delivers career development skills including assessments, career clusters, use of Occupational Outlook Handbook (embedded in Naviance), creating resumes/cover letters, job shadowing/searching techniques.
Delivers college access/affordability/admission skills to all students with attention to first-generation students, students with disabilities, and students needing affordability resources.
Provides social-emotional skills to all students including anti-violence/ anti-bullying, stress management, cultural diversity, and strategies to improve energy/ mood Ensures every student has an annually updated ACCESS & Accomplishments Plan.
Ensures ethical practice by using a decision-making model and sharing most recent updates of the ACA, ASCA & NACAC codes of ethics with all stakeholders.
Coordinates orientation for new and transfer students and families.
Applies developmental, learning, counseling, and education theories.
Uses Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success standards (ASCA) in the school counseling program.
Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of cultural, social and environmental influences on student success and opportunities.
Designs and implements instruction aligned to Mindsets and Behaviors in Classroom, Group, and Individual Settings.
Provides appraisal/advisement in Classroom, Group, and Individual Settings.
Provides short-term counseling in Group and Individual Settings.

Collaboration with School and Professional Staff

Collaborates with teachers, school social workers, and school psychologists for optimal student success.
Collaborates with multiple school systems and peers for systemic change: as Equity Consultants on the Master Schedule, supporting all students’ access to challenging coursework for all students, Academic Support Services, and Co-Curricular Activities.
Consults with teachers on creative, culturally responsive interventions to support struggling students including noncognitive factors affecting student success.
Participates in PPT/504 meetings, team meetings, and restorative justice settings.
Makes referrals to appropriate school resources.
Consults with educators for student achievement and success.

Liaison and Collaboration with Outside Resources

Maintains professional memberships in state and national school and college counseling organizations (ASCA/CSCA, ACA, NACAC/NEACAC).
Collaborates with family members and community agencies/businesses in a school/family/community partnership for student achievement/success.
Makes referrals to appropriate community resources.

Planning and School Counseling Program Development/Evaluation

Demonstrates leadership as a system change agent for equity by developing and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
Establishes and maintains School Counseling Program Advisory Council.
Assists in annual Equity Audit of school programs/policies/practices.
Assesses the School Counseling Program annually and shares results with all stakeholders using ASCA Program Assessment and the ACCESS Questionnaire.
Uses disaggregated data to plan School Counseling Program interventions.
Uses technology effectively in the school counseling program.
Annually updates school counselor/administrator agreement.
Analyzes school disaggregated data to inform school counseling program best practices.
Demonstrates understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research, and trends Applies school counseling professional standard, competencies and legal and ethical principles to the school counseling profession.
Creates school counseling program beliefs, vision and mission statements aligned with school and district.
Identifies gaps in achievement, attendance, discipline, opportunity, and resources.
Develops annual student outcome goals based on data.
Develops and implements action plans aligned with student outcome goals and data.
Assesses and reports program results to the school community.
Uses time appropriately according to national recommendations and student/school data.
Establishes annual agreement with building leaders about the SC program.
Uses a SC appraisal process (ASCA SC Appraisal/101 Solutions-CAFE Model).
Maintains weekly and annual calendars of SC use of time and school counseling program/ school-wide events for all stakeholders.

Qualifications/Certificates:

068 School Counselor certification/eligibility in CT.
Master’s degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling.
Knowledge of evidence-based research and best practices in designing, implementing, and evaluating a school counseling program and interventions including school counseling curriculum lessons, group and individual counseling, and planning/advising for all students.
Demonstrated professional identity/memberships in state and national school and college counseling professional organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective skills in working with all school stakeholders and community partners.
Ability to identify students with disabilities and refer for appropriate services and accommodations.
Ability to affirm and work effectively with students and other stakeholders of multiple cultural and linguistic identities.
Knowledge of ACA, ASCA and NACAC professional codes of ethics for school and college counselors.
Experience in implementing and evaluating a school counseling program model such as the ASCA National Model.
Experience in advising/planning for all students, developmental school counseling curriculum lessons, group counseling, and individual counseling.
Technology skills including use of spreadsheets, social media, websites, apps, and other ways that build and enhance the school counseling program effectiveness with all stakeholders.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bilingual Fluent in Spanish.
Experience and understanding of bilingual students’ unique academic and social-emotional strengths and challenges.
Experience in urban, diverse environments.
K-12 teaching, advising, and/or coaching experience.
Experience using the ASCA Model, Code of Ethics, Professional Competencies, & Mindsets & Behaviors.
Experience in career and college access, affordability, and admission counseling.
Experience in a distance learning work environment.

Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In alignment with NFT contract

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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.

03.11.2025

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Openings as of 3/15/2025
Elementary School Teaching

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
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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.

12.30.2024

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Openings as of 3/15/2025
Elementary School Teaching

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Grade 2 (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9475

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Grade 2

Date Posted:
2/24/2025

Location:
Brookside Elementary School

Date Available:
March/2024

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
TEACHER - GRADE 2
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
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
Demonstrates strong content knowledge
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Conducts parent/teacher conferences
Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keeps parents up-to-date of 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 and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
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
Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Experience working with 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 305 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.
Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.
Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.
Demonstrated ability to teach elementary 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 elementary school teaching.
Ability to prepare and implement effective plans.
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

1 – 39 Days: $110.00/day
40+ Days: $259.47/day

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.

02.24.2025

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Elementary School Teaching

Teacher - Dual Language - Grade 4 (2024-2025 SY)

JobID: 9219

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Grade 4

Date Posted:
8/9/2024

Location:
Silvermine Elementary School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
August/2024

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
DUAL LANGUAGE GRADE 4
SILVERMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This will be a full-time dual language teacher that will teach multiple classes of social studies, integrated with Spanish Language Arts in the target language. The teacher will team with the other dual language teachers that teach Native Spanish and social studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches identified subjects in Spanish, maintaining the target language in an immersion setting.
Collaborates with English partner teacher to develop and implement team teaching model.
Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education and Biliteracy Unit Frameworks.
Manages the classroom and individual student behavior utilizing a restorative practices approach to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
Prepares lesson plans in collaboration with the team that achieve clear language and content objectives, uses appropriate SIOP and biliteracy techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required.
Conducts parent/teacher conferences with partner teacher(s).
Designs clear and specific learning assessments that capitalize on emergent bilinguals’ abilities.
Works with the partner teacher to holistically assess emergent bilinguals’ progress in both languages on an ongoing basis, and identifies areas of intervention, if needed.
Uses interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences to keep parents up-to-date regarding student progress in both languages.
Plans whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to foster academic, social, emotional, and cultural growth.
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 through the implementation of the PBIS framework.
Maintains ongoing communication with parents in either English or Spanish.
Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials.
Accommodates visitors to the classroom as a dual language model classroom.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships.
Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve biliteracy instructional practices and positively affect student achievement.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Experience working with children.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in the target language.
Effective, active listening skills.
Ability to work effectively with others in a close, collaborative environment.
Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of the development of the emergent bilingual student.
Experience using strategies for second language learners such as SIOP, the Bridge, and other biliteracy strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

CSD Active Bilingual PK-8 Education 902 OR CSD Active TESOL 111
Active CT certification in Social Studies, Middle School required as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Must be fluent in Spanish and English
Experience in dual language program preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Schedule: August – June (Monday – Friday)
Salary: In line with NFT contract

08.09.2024

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