TITLE: Literacy Intervention Teacher, Middle School

JOB STATUS: TOSA

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEPARTMENT: Champion Middle School

POSITION SUMMARY: The Columbus City School District is acceptingapplications for the position of Literacy Intervention Teacher. This role requires a wide range of skillsthat must be continuously cultivated through ongoing professionaldevelopment. The individual selected isresponsible for ensuring learning experiences are consistent with the missionstatement and instructional goals of the district. The process of selectiveinterviewing will be used.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·ValidOhio Teaching certification/licensure

oElementary(1-8) (4-9)

oExperiencewith and knowledge of state standards, instructional pedagogy and strategies

·Interpersonalskills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with theadministrative team, staff, students, and parents

·Aminimum of three years of successful teaching experience

·Demonstratedability to handle challenging situations in a tactful, courteous and respectfulmanner

·Strongwritten and verbal communication skills

·Demonstrateability to develop and maintain collegial, cooperative relations with students,parents, and administrative staff

·Sophisticatedsense of how to use multiple data sources to diagnose and intervene to addressand plan for student instructional needs

·Strongskills in reading/math pedagogy, content and strategies

·Personaldemonstration of continuous learning for professional growth and development

·Mayrequire extended time for professional development 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·Provide direct literacy intervention to students 

·Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the teaching of literacy, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies on evidence-based literacy instructional practices

·Monitors student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives of the building

·Enroll in coursework or training and successfully complete assignments as required based on the building level literacy intervention programs

·Support the implementation Ohio’s Learning Standards

·Support the school-wide literacy program

·Analyze and promote the use of assessment data for small group instructional planning and student achievement

·Utilize effective, research-based methodologies and practices

·Serve on building leadership team and teacher based teams

·Integrate technology

·Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in reading and math

·Works cooperatively with teachers and MTSS team, and others to implement various initiatives to increase academic success and ensure students are able to achieve their appropriate grade level;

·Performs all other duties as assigned by CCS Administration that are permissible under Title I guidelines

NOTE: Funding for this position is contingent upon the availability of Title I funding.