Job Description

Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach � grounded in the " 3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

EdAdvance offers positions that provide freedom from many of the other time constraints and obstacles that can detract from the teaching profession. Our schools are very well staffed with experienced administrative, related services, mental health, and behavioral professionals. In addition, our enrollment processes allow us to align the needs of our students to our specific programs, staffing levels, and resources, creating low student-teacher ratios and small caseload sizes. In short, our teachers spend more time doing what they know and love, teaching!

EdAdvance is a public nonprofit Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) created in 1966 under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a. Our mission is to promote the success of school districts and their communities. Collaboratively with them, we provide educational and related services. A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. EdAdvance has over 600 employees with facility locations in Litchfield, Danbury, Plymouth, and Torrington. We currently serve 32 communities and 29 School Boards/Districts.

What we offer employees:

• A highly collaborative work environment
• A high employee retention rate and recognition for years of service (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental Insurance (30+ hours/week)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Generous paid time off policies
• Health & wellness programs
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Staff learning days
• Agency-wide annual celebrations

Partnership Learning Academy - Terryville, CT
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Full Time/Academic Calendar 185-205 days
TRB Eligible

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; and regularly collaborating with school team and families

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Adapts core elementary subjects to match unique learning styles and cognitive levels
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that engage students to maximize learning
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
• Directs, supervises, and supports classroom paraprofessionals
• Integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) directly into daily academic routines
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Assists with progress monitoring and designing measurable IEP goals and objectives
• Participates in physical safety or crisis management training required for high-risk behaviors
• Utilizes restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Other duties as may be assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of differentiating classroom instruction, materials and assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth
• Flexibility in response to the unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs

Qualifications/Requirements

• Active Connecticut Certification in Elementary Education (Endorsement #305)
• Preference for those who hold an active Certification in Special Education (Endorsement #065, #165, #265, or #113) or are interested in pursuing cross-endorsement
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding, as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential

Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.