English Instructor #152595 - Henry Abbott Technical High School, Danbury, CT

Connecticut Tech Education & Career System•Danbury, CT

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About The Position

A CTECS English instructor is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in English e.g., student-centered, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Requirements

State of Connecticut teaching certificate
Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#015 English 7-12)
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
Professional experiences related to the field of teaching English.
21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards in English Language Arts.
Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Effective, active listening skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
Organizational and problem solving skills.
Excellent public relations skills.
Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.