<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Ansonia Public Schools is seeking a 4 - 5 Grade teacher at Prendergast School.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade</p> <p>POSITION OVERVIEW</p> <p>This teacher will assist students in achieving their academic, social, and behavioral grade-level targets.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (MA preferred) in elementary education; </li><li>Valid and appropriate Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification; </li><li>Valid CT Driver's License and reliable transportation; </li><li>Must pass federal and local background checks; </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong bonds with children, families, and staff; </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills; </li><li>Knowledgeable of the current classroom and job-related technology implementation; </li><li>Maintains confidential information; </li><li>Ability to collaborate and function in a highly cohesive team situation; </li><li>Knowledge of teaching methods, Common Core Curriculum, differentiation, inquiry, and NGSS standards. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Instructing reading, mathematics, science, writing, social studies; implementation of all support plans (504, IEP, Intervention, etc.); </li><li>Disaggregation of data and development of individual student improvement plans; </li><li>Participation in various meetings (SRBI, team, data, staff, climate, attendance, etc.); </li><li>Professional development participation aligned with district initiatives; </li><li>Assessment of student learning; communication of student progress formally and informally. </li><li>Any other tasks and assignments directed by district/school administration. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT</p> <p>Per Contract between the Ansonia Federation of Teachers and the Ansonia Board of Education</p> <p>OTHER REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Must pass federal and local background checks </li><li>Must have reliable transportation </li><li>Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date. </li><li>Must be able to lift 25 pounds. </li></ul> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURE</p> <p>Please visit the Ansonia Public Schools employment website at https://www.applitrack.com/ansonia/onlineapp/</p> <p>Be sure to attach your cover letter, resume, and three recent references.</p> <p>Ansonia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>to apply go to: www.applitracks.com/ansonia/online</p>