High School Biology Teacher - Inspire Future Scientists

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seeks a Biology teacher for Norwalk High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires delivering biology instruction to high school students, aligning with district standards, and communicating with parents.

You will create a positive learning environment and participate in professional learning with colleagues. Responsibilities include following approved curriculum, planning lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescent 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.

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.
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identifies 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 secondary school teaching.

Skills

Adolescent students experience

Team teaching

Clear communication

Active listening

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

CSDE Biology certification (endorsement 030)

Job description

Norwalk Public Schools seeks a Biology teacher for Norwalk High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires delivering biology instruction to high school students, aligning with district standards, and communicating with parents.

You will create a positive learning environment and participate in professional learning with colleagues. Responsibilities include following approved curriculum, planning lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining records.