• Job Description

  Req#: 13266
  Position Type:
  K-12 Teaching/ Science
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/14/2025
  
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  Location:
  Academy of Aerospace & Engineering 6-12
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/22/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  07/31/2025
  
  
  Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to student success.
  Designs and effectively implements personalized instruction.
  Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences that are innovative and promote deeper learning.
  Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
  Maintains familiarity with district, state and national standardized assessments.
  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  Facilitates families as co-educators in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students, parents and stakeholders.
  Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior in accordance with school and district policies.
  Communicates and collaborates effectively with other staff members and participates in staff meetings and workshops.
  Participates in student planning and placement meetings as required.
  Knowledge of Connecticut Core Standards.
  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
  Knowledge of personalized instruction based upon student learning needs and styles.
  Knowledge of applicable federal state laws regarding education and students.
  Skill in data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  Skill in meeting the educational needs of racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically and linguistically diverse group of learners.
  Skill in effective communication and collaboration with all members of the school community including families and colleagues.
  Skill in identifying and building upon the unique talents and strengths of each student.
  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other contacted in the course of work.
  Works in standard office and school building environments.
  Connecticut State Certification Education
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  Master’s Degree in related area preferred.
  Successful prior teaching experience for the applicable grade level preferred.
  25-26SY 6th Grade Science Teacher
  
  Position Purpose
  
  Under the general supervision of a School Principal, CREC teachers facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and
  student outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and culturally responsive learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration
  regarding student progress, expectations and goals as determined by the superintendent of schools.
  
  Essential Functions
  
  The primary function of a CREC teacher is the planning for and effective delivery of instruction and assessment of
  student learning, in alignment with the Danielson Framework, with the incorporation of the CREC Essential Skills.
  In addition, a CREC teacher:
  • Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  • Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to student success.
  • Designs and effectively implements personalized instruction.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences that are innovative and promote deeper learning.
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
  • Maintains familiarity with district, state and national standardized assessments.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Facilitates families as co-educators in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students, parents and stakeholders.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior in accordance with school and district policies.
  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with other staff members and participates in staff meetings and workshops.
  • Participates in student planning and placement meetings as required.
  
  Additional Duties
  
  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
  
  Equipment
  Uses standard office equipment and technology such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and phones provided by the district, in accordance with district policy.
  
  Travel Requirements
  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of Connecticut Core Standards.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
  • Knowledge of personalized instruction based upon student learning needs and styles.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal state laws regarding education and students.
  • Skill in data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  • Skill in meeting the educational needs of racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically and linguistically diverse group of learners.
  • Skill in effective communication and collaboration with all members of the school community including families and colleagues.
  • Skill in identifying and building upon the unique talents and strengths of each student.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other contacted in the course of work.
  
  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  
  Qualifications Profile
  Certification/License:
  • Connecticut State Certification Education
  • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Master’s Degree in related area preferred.
  Experience:
  • Successful prior teaching experience for the applicable grade level preferred.
  
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  
  To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
  
  

• About the company

  CREC, working with and for its member districts, has developed a wide array of cost-effective and high-quality programs and services to meet the educational needs of children and adults in the Capitol Region since 1966.

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