Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes Grade 2 Teacher Certificate: Elementary,Grades 1-6 (305)

Job Description:

Job Posting: Classroom Teacher

Organization/Location: Peck Place School, Orange, CT 06477

Position: Certified classroom teacher needed for Grade 2.

Requirements:

• State of Connecticut Elementary Education Teaching Certificate

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

• Must be flexible and willing to learn/engage in district professional development initiatives and sessions

• Willing to engage with the Orange Adult Learning Plan to become familiar with past/current learning

• Effective communicator

• Technology literate

• Excellent classroom management

• Support of district initiatives

Qualifications:

• Experience as an elementary classroom teacher (preferred)

• Experience with current evidence/research-based practices in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Emotional Learning, and Science

• Understanding/experience with the Science of Reading (preferred)

• Experience with Early Reading Success (preferred)

• In-depth knowledge of Common Core State Standards for K-6 grade levels

• Familiarity with NGSS

• Familiarity with RULER (preferred)

• Open to feedback and learning opportunities

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Engage students in learning
• Differentiate instruction
• Diagnose student challenges and prescribe precise instruction/intervention
• Monitor student progress
• Maintain excellent records
• Create conditions for student success
• Engage in professional learning to improve student well-being and achievement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Maintain curriculum operational data demonstrated in Teacher Maps
• Attend SRBI and Data Team Meetings prepared with accurate data, entered in data sheets prior to meetings
• Maintain student confidentiality

Term/Duration: To start August 26, 2026.

Salary: Determined by Orange Teachers League contract

Application Process:

To complete an online application. Go to www.oess.org.

• Select "Departments"
• Select "Employment" and "Applitracks"
• Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application.
• Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

It is the Board of Educations policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis.