Certified: American Sign Language Teacher
Company: Waterbury Public Schools
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Type: High School Teaching/American Sign LanguageDate
Posted: 8/5/2021Location: DistrictwideDate Available:
08/23/2021Closing Date: Until FilledJOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE
Teacher (American Sign Language) DEPARTMENT Teaching and Learning
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION Waterbury Teachers' Association
CEA-NEA REPORTS TO: Receives administrative direction from the
Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade FLSA
DESIGNATION Exempt PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION This class is
accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and
personal development by providing instruction to students. This
class also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans,
utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates
understanding the varying learning styles and the needs of a
diverse student population. PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE General Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or
college. Special Requirement: In addition to the checking of
references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough
background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to
appointment. B. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid
Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate with 024
Other World Language, 7-12 endorsement. Incumbents in this class
may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle
operator's license. D. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable
knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is
responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in
certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business,
music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate; Considerable
knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and
approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
Knowledge of child development; Knowledge of classroom management
techniques; Knowledge of instructional technologies; Knowledge of
learner outcomes; Knowledge of learning theory, students' learning
styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of
multiple intelligences; Knowledge of multicultural, gender and
disability fair curriculum concepts; Knowledge of Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific
Research Based Interventions (SRBI); Some knowledge of community
resources; Excellent listening skills; Skill in classroom
management and organization; Skill in classroom presentation; Skill
in human relations, mediation, conflict management and
interpersonal interactions; Skill in maintaining and developing
reports; Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with
students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and
community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic
backgrounds; Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student
populations; Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral
Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based
Interventions (SRBI); Ability to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing; Ability to evaluate student performance and
to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher
student achievement; Ability to multi task and be flexible; Ability
to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school
goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;
Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects;
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as
appropriate; Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. PART III
- POSITION SUPERVISES May direct the work of paraprofessionals.
PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following identifies the primary
and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be
an exhaustive listing of all duties. Advises, assists, and
supervises students, as appropriate, with internships, volunteering
and community service projects, securing training stations and
employment including employment forms, and regarding various
District, State and national competitions; Evaluates student
performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other
methods, promoting student achievement, maintaining the required
student records, and, submits required reports, including report
cards, to the principal or other school administrators, assessing
students' academic, behavioral and vocational needs, determining
student mastery of subjects, and facilitating District-wide testing
of students; Implements the goals, objectives and standards of the
District, the school, and the specific program or department,
following a prescribed course of study as delineated in curriculum
outlines and authorized by the building principal, developing,
adapting, and updating curriculum; and developing and implementing
lesson plans; Maintains contact and communications with parents of
students, and works with them in the development of each student,
scheduling and holding parent conferences, as well as conferences
with county workers, as appropriate, recruiting students into
classes and specialized programs, and enrolling students and
maintaining classroom databases on students; Participates in staff
development and professional growth activities, as required and as
requested, participating in appropriate in-service activities or
educational opportunities to maintain current teacher
certifications, and mentoring new teachers; Performs classroom
management duties, enforcing school rules governing the conduct of
students, taking appropriate disciplinary action regarding students
not adhering to school rules, ensuring the safety of students, and
maintaining an appropriate classroom-learning environment,
including displays; Performs other related duties such as enforcing
District and school guidelines regarding health and hygienic
conditions and practices, as they may affect the physical and
mental health of students, coordinating co-curricular and
extracurricular school activities, participating in bus, lunch and
playground duty assignments, as required, attending and
participating in school planning and staff meetings, serving on
various school committees, monitoring classroom and student budgets
and accounts, providing information for grant-writing processes,
and developing, organizing and implementing students' classroom and
school performances, presentations and exhibits. Provides
instruction in the core and age-appropriate curriculum, assessing
initial knowledge or skills, making appropriate use of
instructional resources and technologies, including computer
technology, developing and implementing instructional activities
for students, developing and coping instructional materials, and,
orders instructional materials and supplies, collaborating with
other teachers, staff resources, and volunteers regarding
instructional and program activities; providing for remediation,
when necessary, revising teaching methodology to accommodate
students, maintaining instructional equipment, as appropriate; and
team teaching, when appropriate; Regarding special needs students,
and in conjunction with special education teachers, determines the
least restrictive environment, and assists with the completion of
due process reports and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
coordinating the mainstreaming of special needs students.
Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and/or Central
Planning and Placement Team (CPPT). Performs related duties as
requested. PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental
Requirements Employees appointed to positions in this class must
have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and
visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness
as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical
examination may be required. Frequency: Place an "X" in each box
that is appropriate to your job. NEVER (N)OCCASIONALLY
(O)FREQUENTLY (F)CONSTANTLY (C)0 % of Shift1-33% of Shift34-66% of
Shift67-100% of ShiftWorking ConditionsNOFCWorking
ConditionsNOFCPhysical DemandsDepth PerceptionXStandingXColor
DistinctionXWalkingXPeripheral
VisionXSittingXDrivingXLiftingXPhysical Strength:CarryingXLittle
Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)XPushingXLight Work (-20
lbs.)XPullingXMedium Work (20-50 lbs.)XClimbingXHeavy Work (50-100
lbs.)XBalancingXVery Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)XStoopingXEnvironmental
ConditionsKneelingXCold (50 degrees F or less)XCrouchingXHeat (90
degrees F or more)XCrawlingXTemperature
ChangesXReachingXWetnessXHandlingXHumidityXGraspingXExtreme Noise
or VibrationXTwistingXExposure to ChemicalsXFeelingXExposure to
Gases and FumesXTalkingXExposure to Unpleasant
OdorsXHearingXExposure to bodily fluidsXRepetitive MotionXExposure
to dampnessXHand/Eye/Foot CoordinationXConfinement to Small or
Restricting AreaXVisual Acuity/NearXMechanical HazardsXVisual
Acuity/FarXPhysical danger or abuseXThe above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities
and duties performed by personnel so classified. Waterbury Public
Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees
to discuss potential accommodations with the District when
necessary.
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