Independent Study and Seminar Program (ISSP) Teacher - Itinerant (Home School location Wilbur Cross)

Job Title: 
Independent Study & Seminar Program Teacher 
 
Location:
New Haven Public Schools

Itinerant - Homeschool location: Wilbur Cross High School
 
Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities:
Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers
New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs.

To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits

Salary contingent on degree and years of experience:
26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047
 
Certification Requirements: 
Must possess and maintain the certification requirements as established by Connecticut State Statutes.  High School Teaching Certification; understanding of dual credit and career pathway model
For information on how to obtain a Connecticut State Certification, please follow this link: How to obtain a Connecticut Educator Certificate.

Other Requirements:  Applicants should be energetic, flexible, adaptable, and extremely organized. They should also possess excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. A background in technology is extremely useful. 

 Job Overview:  ISSP teachers support high school students by providing opportunities for college courses, leadership and career workshops, and academic and artistic programs.  ISSP teachers work with students to find the opportunities that best fit their interests, strengths, and schedules, serving as their mentors along the way. ISSP teachers also teach seminar courses at their schools, serve on district committees, and work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators. ISSP teachers report directly to the Supervisor of College & Career Pathways as well as respective building principals. 

New Haven Public Schools Vision:
We believe that all kids can learn, achieve, and rise to a bright future. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding education that extends beyond graduation and prepares our students to be the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem-solvers.
 
Engagement is the foundation of learning and growth, for students, adults, and the school district as a whole. We will be successful when all students actively engage in their own learning, when adults engage in their professional community, and when the school district is consistently learning and growing to respond to the needs of children and schools. We must all engage and take collective responsibility for ensuring student success and wellbeing so that every child has a chance to rise.
 
To create this engagement, our vision is to build a portfolio of great schools that empower students to achieve success in college, career and life through purposeful, supportive and meaningful learning experiences. In crafting those learning experiences, we must strive to engage the whole child � the academic learning, the social-emotional growth, and health that enable students and schools to rise.
 
As we work, we hold tight to the values of collaboration, growth and innovation, and equity.
 
An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D