Newtown Public Schools
Position Title: Language Arts Teacher

School of Vacancy: Newtown Middle School (Grade 7th or 8th)

Starting Date: 2024-2025 School Year

Salary Range: Per teacher contract

Responsibilities: The teacher will provide language arts instruction to middle school students as
a member of a six person team and will perform other classroom
teaching duty assignments consistent with the requirements of the
position.

accomplishing interdisciplinary objectives for students, including
technology integration;

• Evidence of thorough understanding of unique needs of adolescents

• Evidence of expertise in working with children in a heterogeneous

• Familiarity of and/or experience in teaching language arts and

• Familiarity and/or experience in utilizing small group instruction to

• Effective classroom management skills that promote a positive

• Willingness to participate in collaborative lesson planning;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Knowledge of effective MTSS practices.

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our
students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and
retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your
interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you.

Application: Interested applicants are invited to apply online via the following link.
https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all
qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice,
education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy,
genetic information, veteran status, status of a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by
Connecticut State and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational
qualification.