Classroom Teacher / Language Arts (English) English and MBDA Teacher (1.0 FTE) - 1 Year Contract Only Certificate: English, 7-12 (015)

Job Description:

NOTICE OF VACANCY

English and MBDA Teacher (1.0 FTE) - 1 Year Contract Only

Guilford High School

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CT English Endorsement (015), required

Experience with High School English, preferred

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Building Administration

DESCRIPTION:

The Mastery Based Diploma Assessment [MBDA] Competencies classroom teacher is responsible for monitoring and supervising student work and portfolio development that demonstrates mastery of the competencies outlined in our Portrait of the Graduate. The teacher is responsible for cultivating necessary 21st Century skills through student reflection, tasks, and projects that determine mastery as determined by the MBDA standards-based rubric.

• Establish trusting relationships with students
• Monitor student development and progress toward mastery of the competencies
• Review student reflections to gauge student self-assessment of their growth over time
• Develop a flexible, portfolio-based approach that targets specific skill development and enhances student performance
• Communicate with students, parents, and administrators

SALARY:

Per salary agreement

WORKING PERIOD:

School year - 185 days

STARTING DATE:

August 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

External applicants: Open Until Filled

Internal applicants: Current or eligible GEA members must apply by July 23, 2026

Complete application online at www.guilfordschools.org/employment

POSTING DATE:

July 9, 2026