<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Greenwich Public Schools seeks an outstanding educator to serve as Advanced Learning Program (ALP) Teacher at Hamilton Avenue Elementary School. The teacher will teach students identified as gifted in language arts in grades 3-5. The ideal candidate will understand the growth and development of children, and thus be able to plan and deliver lessons accordingly, helping students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, using appropriate techniques and serving the needs of all learners in the classroom </li><li>Demonstrate strong content knowledge </li><li>Maintain accurate and complete records </li><li>Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed </li><li>Communicate student progress with parents through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences </li><li>Design instruction to meet the needs of all learners </li><li>Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices </li><li>Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner </li><li>Establish and maintain professional relationships </li><li>Participate in professional learning </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills</p> <ul> <li>Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing </li><li>Effective, active listening skills </li><li>Ability to work effectively with others </li><li>Organizational and problem-solving skills </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>CT certification as an elementary teacher is required; candidates with any elementary-grade certification will be considered. </li><li>Knowledge of best practices for teaching gifted-identified students is preferred. </li><li>Experience with assessment and identification of gifted or potentially-gifted students is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 2720.</p>