Grade 5 Teacher

Grade 5 Teacher Position

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a grade 5 teacher for Glenville Elementary School. Position purpose: To provide an instructional program which will help students to pose and pursue thoughtful questions, explore and solve complex problems, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, contribute to community, understand and practice school norms, recognize and respect other cultures.

Essential responsibilities include implementing all GPS curriculum consistent with the school goals, mission, and vision; promoting a safe and positive classroom environment; fostering an organized and structured classroom environment; conducting ongoing assessment of student learning and modifying instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; providing appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement; instructing students in the principles of responsible citizenship; maintaining familiarity with district and CT state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests; encouraging parental involvement in students' education and ensuring effective communication with students and parents; ensuring student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies; coordinating with other elementary professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum; administering standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs; performing other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators; incorporating technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction; and reviewing and implementing modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include creating 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; providing students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity; ability to collaborate with instructional teams; employing a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners; and 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.