<p>Job Description:</p> <p>2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR</p> <p>TEACHER - WORLD LANGUAGE - ITALIAN</p> <p>BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Instruct students in the area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education. </li><li>Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines. </li><li>Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment. </li><li>Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom. </li><li>Demonstrate strong content knowledge </li><li>Maintain accurate and complete records as required </li><li>Conduct parent/teacher conferences </li><li>Assess student learning continually and identify areas of intervention if needed. </li><li>Inform parents of student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences. </li><li>Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed </li><li>Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use evaluations to refine curriculum and instructional practices </li><li>Design clear and specific learning assessments. </li><li>Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner. </li><li>Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior. </li><li>Maintain ongoing communication with parents. </li><li>Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other educational materials. </li><li>Establishes and maintains professional relationships </li><li>Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement </li><li>Maintain current knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and educational practices for high school teaching </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with high school students in a diverse school setting </li><li>Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment </li><li>Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing </li><li>Practical, 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>Active CSDE certification in Italian 020 required. </li><li>Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in an appropriate field. </li><li>Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience. </li><li>Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and school staff. </li><li>Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and education practices applicable to high school teaching. </li><li>Ability to prepare effective plans. </li><li>Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate. </li><li>Fluency in Italian. </li></ul> <p>Days: Monday - Friday</p> <p>Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract</p>