Teacher - Science - Grades 7/8

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Science teacher for grades 7/8 at Concord Magnet School K-8. The role involves delivering science instruction, engaging diverse learners, and maintaining open communication with parents.

The position follows NFT contract terms with a Monday–Friday schedule and ongoing professional learning opportunities within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• CDE certifications active as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Mathematics.
• Expertise in writing instruction and language development.
• Experience in multicultural/urban settings.
• Experience teaching in high school classes and team teaching.
• Strong human relations skills to work with students, parents, administrators and staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods for high school instruction.
• Ability to prepare and implement effective lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in science and help them meet high expectations.
• Communicate with parents and maintain ongoing progress updates.
• Create lesson plans aligned with scope and sequence.
• Maintain accurate records and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate in professional learning and development.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Experience with diverse students

Team teaching in multicultural setting

Clear oral and written communication

Active listening

Collaborating with others

Organizational and problem solving

Education

CDE Certifications (Active) – Science

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Mathematics

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Teacher - Science
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Concord Magnet K-8 School

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Teacher - Science - Grades 7/8 Concord Magnet School K-8

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

• 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 CDE Certifications and Active (234) (235) Science-related certificationas 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 Math.
• 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 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 high 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

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, sexual orientation, 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; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

Postings current as of 10/22/2026 4:38:44 PM CST.

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