Library Technology Integration Teacher

Library Technology Integration Teacher

Reports To: School Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement
• Masters Degree preferred
• Library Media Certification (062) preferred
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher preferred

General Description: Responsible for delivering academic services based on each students needs in a rigorous learning environment. The District has a rigorous curriculum that requires creative instructional strategies to build a strong foundation of learning. Balanced Literacy is a component of our elementary curriculum as well as an inquiry approach to Science and Social Studies. We seek teachers that have solid math content knowledge are able to communicate and teach for conceptual understanding of mathematics and use effective pedagogy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and delivers lessons primarily on the acquisition of STEM and research skills
• Applies computer science standards to lessons in coding and robotics.
• Applies research and speaking and listening standards to lessons in podcasting.
• Coordinates activities using Makerspace to support engineering practices.
• Empowers students to be critical thinkers enthusiastic readers skillful researchers and ethical users of information.
• Uses technology to promote student-centered learning environments including hands-on activities.
• Possesses good classroom management and discipline.
• Creates a relaxed environment in which students react and interact.
• Engages in teaching that incorporates 21st Century Learning Skills and student-centered learning through student engagement

Our diverse student population benefits from teachers who have a strong background in the differentiation of instructional practice resulting in high levels of achievement for all students. Our teachers are essential in creating a learning community that respects all students.

Supporting Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects and maintains appropriate digital and resources for students.
• Instructs students in developing methods of information retrieval
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents co-workers and students
• Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of all students particularly those who are differently abled (i.e. Specific Learning Disability Other Health Impaired Emotional Disability)
• Knowledge of principles of classroom and behavior management
• Knowledge of principles of child development stages and developmental delays
• Ability to exercise flexibility common sense and good judgment
• Skill in following oral and written directions
• Ability to identify prevent and deescalate negative behaviors
• Skill in assisting students in progressing on Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Must be punctual and reliable

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching some lifting standing walking carrying bending stooping kneeling crouching sitting and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment
• Occasional exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Norwich Teachers League.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of support services.

Required Experience:

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