JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE
NextGen Educators Clinical Fellowship
DEPARTMENT
Teaching and Learning
DATES & TIME
Two-Three Days/Week (2023-2024 School Year)
SALARY
$100 per day
LOCATION
Elementary and Middle School Programs
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION
Non-Union
REPORTS TO:
Receives administrative direction from the Anchor Teacher, Principal, or other administrative official of a higher grade
PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION
The NextGen Educators bring highly motivated college students seeking education degrees into Waterbury’s classrooms. Candidates would be immersed in our elementary and PreK-8 schools working as tutors, covering classes and duties when needed, or providing instruction in the virtual learning environment. Each NextGen Educator will be matched with an Anchor Teacher who will provide valuable guidance for their NextGen Educators. Once the Anchor Teacher, in collaboration with Human Capital and the University, feels that the NextGen Educator is ready to be on their own, the school principal can determine how best to utilize their NextGen educators. Just a few of the ways they can be helpful include: leading small group instruction under supervision, assisting with developing lesson plans, facilitating the use of new technologies to support online learning, providing personalized support for students.
PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
General Experience:
- Matriculated majors in teacher preparation programs at CCSU, WCSU, SCSU, and USJ.
Special Requirement:
In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
B. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must commit to working at least three days per week (schedule must accompany application)
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
C. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
D. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Some knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the NextGen Educator is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate;
- Some knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
- Some knowledge of child development;
- Some knowledge of classroom management techniques;
- Some knowledge of instructional technologies;
- Some knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI);
- Some knowledge of community resources;
- Excellent listening skills;
- Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
- Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible;
- Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;
PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES
Not applicable
PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
- Assumes all of teacher’s normally assigned duties when a teacher is absent including, but not limited to, instructional, extracurricular, cafeteria, hall, and bus duty;
- Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk;
- Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students;
- Completes evaluation at the end of the day, and checks out with authorized personnel prior to leaving at the end of the day;
- Complies with all building procedures and schedules;
- Complies with and supports school and regulations and Board policies;
- Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns;
- Consults, as appropriate, with the principal or Anchor Teacher, before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plans;
- Determines if services will be required for the next school day;
- Develops and maintains a positive learning environment;
- Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
- Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students;
- Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans;
- Incorporates the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities;
- Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
- Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered;
- Manages student learning in accordance with the goals and directives of the school;
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
- Remains in assigned classroom until all students have been dismissed for the day;
- Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;
- Reports to the principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school;
- Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.
Prepared on: March 11, 2021