.2 Advanced Learning Program (ALP) Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Gifted

Date Posted:

9/5/2025

Location:

North Mianus School

Date Available:

As soon as filled

Closing Date:

Until filledGreenwich Public Schools seeks a 0.2 FTE outstanding educator to serve as grade 2 Advanced Learning Program (ALP) Teacher at North Mianus Elementary School. The teacher(s) will teach grade 2 students identified as gifted in language arts and mathematics. The ideal candidate(s) will understand the growth and development of children, and thus be able to plan and deliver lessons accordingly, helping students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, using appropriate techniques and serving the needs of all learners in the classroom

Demonstrate strong content knowledge

Maintain accurate and complete records

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

Communicate student progress with parents through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

Design instruction to meet the needs of all learners

Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices

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

Establish and maintain professional relationships

Participate in professional learning Knowledge/Skills

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

CT certification as an elementary teacher is required; candidates with any elementary-grade certification will be considered.

Knowledge of best practices for teaching gifted-identified students is preferred.

Experience with assessment and identification of gifted or potentially-gifted students is preferred.