E.O. Smith High School is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and thoughtful individual who can contribute to our school’s diversity through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution.
The Math Department is comprised of 13 classroom teachers, the department director, 1 special education co-teacher, and 2 math-certified instructional assistants. Courses are offered at the college preparatory, honors, and advanced (college-credit bearing) levels. The new department member will teach five classes consisting of a combination of two to three courses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess or be eligible for a Connecticut Educator Certificate: Mathematics, 7-12 (029).
- Possess qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with all stakeholders.
- Demonstrate understanding of or have experience in providing culturally relevant instruction.
- Teaching or a background in computer science preferred.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work cooperatively with teachers to develop and implement meaningful UbD 2.0 curriculum that includes inclusive, engaging, and rigorous instruction and assessments for all students that is based on local, state, and national standards.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with all stakeholders.
- Utilize student data effectively to plan student remediation, acceleration, and intervention.
- Effectively plan and conduct a student-centered classroom.
- Provide multiple opportunities and means in which students can demonstrate mastery of learning outcomes.
- Continuously maintain and review student progress through both graded and ungraded assessments.
- Actively participate in both department and school-wide professional development opportunities and school-sponsored events.
SALARY: In accordance with the agreement between the Region 19 Board of Education and the Region 19 Teachers’ Association, the 2023-2024 salary range is $50,741 - $99,965.
The Region 19 Board of Education and EO Smith Community actively seeks and welcomes applicants of all races, religions, colors, national origins, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, and/or disabilities. We, as a district, commit to achieve and sustain a diverse, equitable, and just educational community and strive to make our school an anti-racist, inclusive, and safe environment for all its members.
