Dynamic High School Humanities Teacher

Danbury Public Schools CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools seeks a qualified Humanities teacher for our high school, inviting a student-centered, problem-based learning approach. The role requires delivering English or Social Studies content with a focus on equity and excellence, and collaborating with a diverse team to support all learners.

Responsibilities include aligning with Board of Education guidelines, communicating with families, and engaging in ongoing professional learning to drive student achievement in a dynamic urban

Qualifications

• Active 015 CDE English Certification or 026 CDE Social Studies 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 English or Social Studies
• 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 Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury 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 of English or Social Studies
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team teaching

Multicultural environment

Urban education experience

Classroom management

Assessment planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or English or Social Studies

Active CT Teaching Certification (English or Social Studies)

Job description

Danbury Public Schools seeks a qualified Humanities teacher for our high school, inviting a student-centered, problem-based learning approach. The role requires delivering English or Social Studies content with a focus on equity and excellence, and collaborating with a diverse team to support all learners.

Responsibilities include aligning with Board of Education guidelines, communicating with families, and engaging in ongoing professional learning to drive student achievement in a dynamic urban