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Certification Required:
CT Teaching Certification - 111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK12 

and

CT Bilingual Elementary - 902/009 - Bilingual Elementary Endorsement
The mission of the Seymour Public Schools is to fully know our students as learners to educate and inspire them through a range of experiences that reflect high expectations for learning and prepare them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Seymour Public Schools works diligently in order to promote individual student learning. We strive to have all students succeed in all social and academic areas so they can become well-rounded individuals who show compassion toward others and who can confidently confront and solve any problem with which they are faced.
Position: TESOL/Bilingual Teacher PK-12 
Location: District-Wide (anticipated for CLS)
Broad Function: Supports and enhances student learning as the TESOL's Teacher, PK-12.
Reports to: Director of Curriuclum and Building Principal(s) 
Qualifications and Experience:

• CT Teaching Certification - CT Bilingual (902/009) and CT TESOL - 111
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff)
• Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science
• Proof or demonstration of Spanish proficiency
• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

  Responsibilities:

• Use mainstream curriculum and native language (Spanish) as the vehicle to teach content and the English language.
• Make instructional use of both Spanish and English during instruction
• Enable students to achieve English proficiency and academic mastery of subject matter content and higher order skills, including critical thinking, to meet appropriate grade level expectations
• Collaborate with EL and classroom teachers on a regular basis
• Regularly monitor students to determine progress in language acquisition to provide input on placement and eventual exit from the program.
• Assist in the administration and coordination of the annual assessment (LAS Links) of identified EL students as mandated by State and Federal statutes.
• Communicate with parents/guardians of bilingual students regarding progress and changes to services using meetings, conferences and report cards.
• Work with building administration and the EL department head to develop reasonable schedules for students.
• Participates in department and building level meetings
• Adheres to the guidelines of the SEA contract
• Reports to building principal(s).
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Ensure safety of students
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and classroom routines
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge
• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program
• Maintains accurate and complete records as well as appropriate documents and data on student progress
• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Has knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Compensation & Benefits:

• Position is a member of the Seymour Education Association

To Apply:
Only online applications are accepted
  Visit www.seymourschools.org
  You will be asked to:
  Complete the online application
  Upload your letter of intent (must be dated and signed)
  Upload your resume
  Upload three current letters of recommendation (must be dated and signed)
  Upload transcripts
  Upload certifications
Applicants who do not upload all the required documentation may not be reviewed.
Seymour Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Dr. Kris Boyle, 203-888-4564.