Stamford Public Schools is Hiring a Stamford High School: 0.1 FTE CTE Teacher: Info Tech and Design (Teaching Extra Class Opportunity) Near Stamford, CT
JobID: 9264
Position Type: High School Teaching/Business Education
Date Posted: 8/8/2022
Location: Stamford HS
Date Available: 2022-2023 School Year
Closing Date: Until Filled This Teaching an Extra Class Opportunity is being posted should we be unable to hire an external candidate to fill this vacancy. If an external candidate is hired, this position will not be available as a Teaching an Extra Class Opportunity.
Teaching Extra Class Opportunity Details:
Course Title: Info Tech and Design
Class Period: Period 4 on A days
Period of Time: Semester 1
Qualifications:
Must be a Teacher at Stamford High School
Certification Required: 010 Business, 7–12
Compensation: Stipend equal to 20% of Teacher’s Base Annual Salary. Note: The stipend is only pensionable if the additional class is being taught of the entire school year.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget. Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
Job Description – Business Education Teacher General Statement: A competent Business Education Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Business Education Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The Business Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Business Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community. Major Responsibilities:
Demonstrates facility in the skills of reading, writing and mathematics.
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.
Demonstrates knowledge of the American public school system.
Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
Effectively implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
Effectively communicates with students.
Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
Facilitates the independence of the student as learner.
Effectively organizes time, space, materials and equipment for instruction.
Effectively assesses student needs and progress.
Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students.
Establishes a positive learning environment.
Meets professional responsibilities.
Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.
Qualifications:
A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in 010-Business, 7-12.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching the subject area(s) and/or instructional levels targeted.
Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational assistants.
Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
Superior communication skills (oral and written).
Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.
September 1991 Union: Stamford Education Association (SEA) Salary: Per SEA Contract Application Procedures: Online application is required. Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a two letters of reference to the interview committee.