Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes Teacher - Montessori Classroom (2026-2027 SY) Certificate: Other Certificate

Job Description:

2026-2027 School Year

Teacher - Montessori Classroom

Brookside Elementary School

Position Summary

Instruct students in their specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that broaden their learning experiences and support their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Attends parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on a continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students in both individual and small-group settings as needed.
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents

For Special Education Teachers:

• Prepare student education plans in consultation with IEP team members
• Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff
• Monitor student progress, participate in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate
• Assist other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation, and evaluation of student progress
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law
• Attend all PPT meetings for assigned students
• Develop and implement strategies in partnership with families to positively affect student learning

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills
• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

Qualifications

• Active subject matter certificate 511 as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• AMI or NAMI Montessori teacher completion, enrollment, or willingness to obtain training
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract