JOB SUMMARY:

Lead identified students toward the fulfillment of their potential intellectual growth in reading; assist classroom teachers in meeting the needs of identified students in the regular classroom through teacher training activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

Knowledge of: specific curriculum content for reading. 

Skilled in: lesson plan development, implementation of learning activities, behavior management, assessment, and teaching to individual student skill levels. 

Ability to: communicate orally and in writing; build relationships with students, parents, and staff; and train and assist classroom teachers in reading instructional techniques. Ability to communicate with Spanish speaking students and parents preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Experience preferred but not required.

EDUCATION: Completion of a higher education Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in education/teaching.

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: A valid teaching license issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission with proper endorsements for subjects and grade level assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
2. Assist in the planning of a program of reading for students that meets the learning needs and abilities of students.
3.  Employ selected instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the District Reading initiative.
4.  Work with classroom teachers to support reading instruction and promote effective reading instructional techniques in the classroom.
5. Act as a resource person in reading for classroom teachers.
6. Develop and maintain regular and effective communications with students, parents, staff administration, and the community.
7. Assist in the assessment of student interests, abilities, and learning styles.
8. Assist the district in assessment of learner outcomes on a regular cycle to determine individual student progress and program effectiveness and maintain such records as required.
9. Promote cooperative teaching experiences within the regular classroom.
10. Assist in the development of and provide workshops, inservice training and/or modeling of effective teaching techniques and activities that promote reading.
11.  Act as an advocate for students experiencing difficulty in learning to read.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills: Ability to read English and comprehend complex technical language. Ability to write memoranda, correspondence, lessons plans, reports, and student achievement summaries in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written or oral instructions in English. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents and community.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and may be continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Works in a school environment. Able to use a telephone, operate a computer, and use other office equipment. Able to drive to other program sites and meetings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with negotiated agreement between licensed teachers and the district.

CLASSIFICATION:

Full time, Probationary, Mountain View Middle School.

CALENDAR/BENEFITS:

8 hours per day; prorated days of 190 day 2023-2024 contract starting February 15, 2024 or immediately upon hire after February 15, 2024. 

Salary range $46,642 - $95,909 prorated by days remaining in contract year. Newberg Public Schools pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap, long-term disability and life insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Behavioral Health available to all staff. Coaching opportunities also available.

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar. Positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made. Newberg Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants.The District complies with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Requirements Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.