Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes 1-Year Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 1-3) Certificate: Elementary,Grades 1-6 (305)

Job Description:

Salisbury Central School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring educator to join our dynamic team of professionals. We pride ourselves on providing a learning environment that embraces diversity, promotes equity, fosters inclusion, and encourages innovation and flexibility.

If you are passionate about shaping young minds, creating an inclusive classroom, and thriving in a collaborative environment that values a positive school climate, we invite you to join our vibrant educational community.

Position

1-Year Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 13)

August 2026 June 2027

Reports To

Principal

Job Summary

The Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher plays a critical role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in grades 13. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of Connecticut Core Standards
• Expertise in early literacy and numeracy instruction
• Experience using assessment data to inform and differentiate instruction
• Understanding of tiered intervention strategies and the RTI process
• Ability to create an inclusive, student-centered classroom environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive school climate
• Flexibility, creativity, and innovation in instructional practice

Why Join Salisbury Central School?

• Small class sizes and strong relationships with students and families
• Collaborative and supportive faculty and administration
• Opportunities for professional growth and shared leadership
• Commitment to innovative teaching practices and inclusive classrooms
• Beautiful rural campus in northwest Connecticut

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut teaching certification in Elementary Education (Grades 16 or equivalent)
• Experience teaching in an elementary classroom preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, fingerprinting, and submission of official transcripts.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Salisbury Central Faculty Association contract. Placement will be on Step 1 of the Bachelors lane unless otherwise recommended by the Superintendent based on experience and qualifications.

For More Information:

Contact Principal Stephanie Magyar at (860) 435-9871 or email at smagyar@salisburycentral.org.

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