Job Description
Job Description
MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement:
Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.
Values and Belief Statements:
Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge
and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by
fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,
inspiring lifelong learners.
Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and
cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.
SECONDARY TESOL INSTRUCTOR
Broad Function:
The TESOL Teacher is responsible for teaching English to non-native speakers and will create lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback to help students improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Achieving academic excellence requires that the TESOL Teacher works collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with the parents of each student. The TESOL teacher will provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages students; incorporates best educational practices; creates an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, communicates regularly with parents to update them on how their child is performing, addresses the needs of all learners and supports the social/emotional development of the students. The TESOL teacher will also follow school guidelines, track student progress, ensure students follow classroom rules, and maintain progress reports that can be shared with school staff and pertinent stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English that meet state and federal standards.
Provides instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
Develops and delivers lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
Collaborates with other teachers, administrators, and parents to support student learning and development through participation in IDT meetings, SDT meetings or parent/teacher conferences.
Attends professional development workshops and conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest teaching methods and technologies.
Addresses all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area.
Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.
Maintains complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
Provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
Adapts curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
Participates in Department Meetings.
Administers LAS Link Assessment in accordance with State testing guidelines.
Supports the administration of District Benchmark testing, participates in data review and data driven decision making processes.
Oversees assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed.
Proactively identifies, and takes action to push-in and pull out support services to meet changing students' needs.
Effectively communicates with classroom teachers on student achievement to match support accordingly.
Effectively manages time to allow for efficient travel between schools.
Teaches multiple classes and benchmarks grading to compliment secondary school students.
Qualifications, Experience and Job Requirements:
Valid State of CT Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science Certificate required. Master's degree preferred.
Valid State of CT TESOL (111) Certificate required; and/or Elementary or Secondary School Teacher certification with TESOL cross endorsement required.
Proof or demonstration of English grammar proficiency required.
Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
Has excellent integrity; demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs required.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents required.
Ability to demonstrate skill in oral and written communication required.
Ability to travel between schools daily required.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers required.
Salary & Compensation:
The TESOL Instructor position schedule generally conforms to that of classroom teachers.
Compensation follows MFT collective bargaining agreement.
Disclaimers:
•The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
•Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers' aides, custodians, cafeteria employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.
Job Requirements
Qualifications, Experience and Job Requirements:
Valid State of CT Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science Certificate required. Master's degree preferred.
Valid State of CT TESOL (111) Certificate required; and/or Elementary or Secondary School Teacher certification with TESOL cross endorsement required.
Proof or demonstration of English grammar proficiency required.
Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
Has excellent integrity; demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs required.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents required.
Ability to demonstrate skill in oral and written communication required.
Ability to travel between schools daily required.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers required.
MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement:
Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.
Values and Belief Statements:
Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge
and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by
fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,
inspiring lifelong learners.
Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and
cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.
SECONDARY TESOL INSTRUCTOR
Broad Function:
The TESOL Teacher is responsible for teaching English to non-native speakers and will create lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback to help students improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Achieving academic excellence requires that the TESOL Teacher works collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with the parents of each student. The TESOL teacher will provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages students; incorporates best educational practices; creates an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, communicates regularly with parents to update them on how their child is performing, addresses the needs of all learners and supports the social/emotional development of the students. The TESOL teacher will also follow school guidelines, track student progress, ensure students follow classroom rules, and maintain progress reports that can be shared with school staff and pertinent stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English that meet state and federal standards.
Provides instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
Develops and delivers lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
Collaborates with other teachers, administrators, and parents to support student learning and development through participation in IDT meetings, SDT meetings or parent/teacher conferences.
Attends professional development workshops and conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest teaching methods and technologies.
Addresses all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area.
Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.
Maintains complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
Provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
Adapts curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
Participates in Department Meetings.
Administers LAS Link Assessment in accordance with State testing guidelines.
Supports the administration of District Benchmark testing, participates in data review and data driven decision making processes.
Oversees assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed.
Proactively identifies, and takes action to push-in and pull out support services to meet changing students' needs.
Effectively communicates with classroom teachers on student achievement to match support accordingly.
Effectively manages time to allow for efficient travel between schools.
Teaches multiple classes and benchmarks grading to compliment secondary school students.
Qualifications, Experience and Job Requirements:
Valid State of CT Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science Certificate required. Master's degree preferred.
Valid State of CT TESOL (111) Certificate required; and/or Elementary or Secondary School Teacher certification with TESOL cross endorsement required.
Proof or demonstration of English grammar proficiency required.
Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
Has excellent integrity; demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs required.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents required.
Ability to demonstrate skill in oral and written communication required.
Ability to travel between schools daily required.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers required.
Salary & Compensation:
The TESOL Instructor position schedule generally conforms to that of classroom teachers.
Compensation follows MFT collective bargaining agreement.
Disclaimers:
•The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
•Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers' aides, custodians, cafeteria employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.
Job Requirements
Qualifications, Experience and Job Requirements:
Valid State of CT Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science Certificate required. Master's degree preferred.
Valid State of CT TESOL (111) Certificate required; and/or Elementary or Secondary School Teacher certification with TESOL cross endorsement required.
Proof or demonstration of English grammar proficiency required.
Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
Has excellent integrity; demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs required.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents required.
Ability to demonstrate skill in oral and written communication required.
Ability to travel between schools daily required.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers required.
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