Job Description:
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - JAPANESE LANGUAGE
CENTER FOR GLOBAL STUDIES
Position Summary
Instruct students in the area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning
Responsibilities
- Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
- Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
- Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
- Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Demonstrate strong content knowledge
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences
- Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
- Inform parents of student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
- Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
- 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
- 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
- Maintains current knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and educational practices for high school teaching
Knowledge/Skills
- Experience working with high school students in a diverse school setting
- Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
- 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
Qualifications
- Active CSDE certification in Other World Language 024.
- The knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired through a Bachelors Degree in Education or an appropriate field.
- Demonstrated, successful experience in a multicultural setting.
- Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.
- Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and school staff.
- Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and education practices applicable to high school teaching.
- Ability to prepare effective plans.
- 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