Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Culinary Art (2025-2026 SY)

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

LONG-TERM CULINARY ARTS TEACHER

NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL

Position Description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows 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

Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment

Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

Demonstrate strong content knowledge

Maintains accurate and complete records as required

Conducts parent/teacher conferences

Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed

Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

Designs 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

Designs clear and specific learning assessments

Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner

Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

Maintains ongoing communication with parents

Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials

Establishes and maintains professional relationships

Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Experience working with adolescent students

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 CDE Home Economics PK-12 (045) ) certificate

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: 40+ Days: $264.66/day

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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.