Instructor - Chemistry jobs in Stamford, CT

?The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

• Demonstrates facility in the skills of reading, writing and mathematics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the American public school system.
• Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
• Effectively implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
• Effectively communicates with students.
• Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
• Facilitates the independence of the student as learner.
• Effectively organizes time, space, materials and equipment for instruction.
• Effectively assesses student needs and progress.
• Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students.
• Establishes a positive learning environment.
• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.  

• A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in Science(s):
  • High School: 030-Biology, 7-12; 031-Chemistry, 7-12; 032-Physics, 7-12; 033-Earth Science, 7-12; 034-General Science, 7-12; as appropriate.
  • Middle School: 006 Gr. 4-8 or 230, Biology MS, 231 chemistry MS, 232 Physics, MS, 233 Earth science, MS, 234 Genl Science MS, 235 Integrated Science, MS.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching the subject area(s) and/or instructional levels targeted.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational assistants.
• Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).  
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

September 1991

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
 
Salary: $50,184 to $122,160
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4 (D) of the SEA Contract.

 
Application Procedures:
Online application is required.
 
Internal Applicants:  Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application.  In addition, be prepared to provide a two letters of reference to the interview committee.