Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish

Date Posted:
3/14/2024

Location:
Academy of Aerospace & Engineering 6-12

Closing Date:
04/12/2024

Develop and execute daily lesson plans to ensure student mastery of specific, measurable and ambitious objectives

Plan a program of study that complements and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Create and execute long-term plans in conjunction with other school faculty to ensure mastery of grade-level standards

Work with students below, at, and above grade level to ensure that all students are learning and achieving at the highest level possible

Ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom

Administer school-wide interim assessments in order to track student achievement

Collaborate with school leaders and grade level team to use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction

Hold oneself accountable for the achievement and growth of all students

Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with school leaders and other school faculty

Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students

Hold high expectations for all students

Implement the school-wide behavior management system consistently with all students

Work as part of a team to ensure that the school represents the mission, vision and values of CREC

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Connecticut Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment (Spanish-023)

Two years or more of teaching experience is preferred

Demonstrated significant student achievement results preferred

Belief that all students can learn at a high level

Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of CREC Schools

High-level written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of state standards, common core and effective pedagogy

Experience using inquiry-based learning and constructivist methods, including the workshop model for reading and writing.

Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Ability to use data to inform instruction

Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community focused on action research within the school and the classroom

Prior experience working with diverse populations in a middle school/high school setting preferred