Grade 4 Teacher in Dundee

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a grade 4 teacher for The International School at Dundee.

Position Purpose

• Pose and pursue thoughtful questions.
• Explore and solve complex problems.
• Collaborate with others.
• Contribute to community.
• Understand and practice school norms.
• Recognize and respect other cultures.
• Implement all GPS curriculum consistent with the school goals, mission, and vision.
• Promote a safe and positive classroom environment where all students feel welcomed.
• Foster an organized and structured classroom environment that allows for whole group, small group, and individualized instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Provide appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship.
• Maintain familiarity with district and CT state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Incorporate technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
• Review and implement modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Creates an inviting atmosphere and educational program that nurtures intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of all GPS elementary curriculum, Connecticut Core State Standards for ELA and Math, Connecticut State Social Studies Frameworks, and Next-Generation Science Standards.
• Ability to use a learning management system, data analysis and the formulation of action plans, to personalize the learning experience for all students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity.
• Ability to collaborate with instructional teams.
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.
• Use knowledge of technology to enhance instruction.

Equipment

• Use of district-issued digital tools.

Qualifications Profile

• CT State Certification, or certifiability, in elementary education required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.