Full-Time and Permanent; Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

NOTE: This position is one year only and contingent on Title I funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• At least four years of successful classroom experience as a teacher.
• Leadership ability (i.e. organizational, managerial, and administrative skills)
• Personal characteristics conducive to working effectively with students, teachers, school personnel, community groups, and parents.
• Presentation skills based on adult learning theory
• Eligible for, or in possession of, appropriate Virginia Teaching License

Nature of Position

• Position is responsible for instructing students in the areas of reading and/or mathematics through groups or targeted support to enable them to meet challenging state academic standards.
• Position supports the regular education curriculum and works collaboratively with other personnel to expand student development of appropriate skills, knowledge, and interests in reading and/or math.
• The Title I Teacher will spend at least 75% of his/her time working directly with students. The other 25% of the time is spent developing lessons, reviewing data, and attending instruction-related meetings.
• Instructs students through literacy or math groups in accordance to division expectations.
• Uses available, up-to-date data to determine flexible student groupings and instructional focus.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans appropriate to the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Meets the needs of identified students through small group instruction.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and reading/math materials appropriate for the age and skill level of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning.
• Participates in conferences as requested to report student progress.
• Assists with the screening and evaluation of students in reading and/or math.
• Collaborates with others to identify instructional needs and develop and deliver professional development.
• Participates in diagnostic instructional (DI) conferences.
• Maintains thorough records for assigned students.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.