The Farmington Public School District has an opening for an Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Specialist August 2025.
Qualifications:
General Description:
Coordinators provide effective curriculum planning and instructional support to teachers aimed at ensuring that students learn core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions described in the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen. Curriculum Coordinators develop and monitor curriculum and assessment implementation. They work closely with school principals and leadership teams to plan and provide professional learning experiences that are responsive to teacher needs and focused on school goals and priorities. They participate in state and national organizations to ensure that Farmington schools are on the leading edge of innovative work in their field of study. Coordinators support family engagement and inclusive school communities through their engagement with curriculum-focused family events and learning celebrations. Coordinators develop learning experiences that are culturally enriching, cognitively irresistible, and aligned with state assessment standards. They support principals and teacher leaders in building the capacity of all teachers to bring the curriculum to life in their day to day pedagogy. As educators, they demonstrate all aspects of CT’s Code of Professional
Teachers provide effective instruction to ensure that students learn core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions articulated in the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen. Teachers attend to the development of the whole child and adjust instruction to meet psychological, social and intellectual needs. Working as a vital member of a learning organization, teachers develop relationships with colleagues, parents, and students and work collaboratively to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal growth. Teachers demonstrate all aspects of CT’s Code of Professional Responsibility.
Qualifications:
Salary: $55,018 - $111,829 depending upon education and experience; part time positions are pro-rated
Teacher salaries are set by contract, established through negotiations between the Board of Education and the Farmington Educator Association
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Teachers oversee and direct the work of paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers working in their classrooms
Application Procedure:
Complete online application at www.fpsct.org and submit detailed cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, copies of all college transcripts and State of CT Teacher certification.
Selection Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.
The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791