(1) Title I Small Group Instructor positions available at Woodridge Middle School and (2) at Faith Islamic Academy. The positions are part-time (5.8 hrs.) for the 2023-2024 school year. Current/valid teaching license required. Reading Endorsement Preferred. No benefits. Middle CH Certification (4-9), Language Arts,, Reading
Position: Title I Small Group Instructor
Reports to: Building Principal
Employment Status: Part-time (5.8) hrs.
Description: Plan, develop, schedule and implement the remedial reading (and sometimes remedial math) educational program for students identified with such needs; evaluate and revise the programs as appropriate; actively involved in student, colleague and parent communications and relations
 
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
 
Essential Functions:
• Promote safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Maintain accurate records as required
• Take necessary precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
• Attend meetings and in-services per contract
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and staff
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Refer students with suspected disabilities according to building/district protocol
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education
• Assist in identifying students who qualify for services
• Provide appropriate intervention for qualifying students
• Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program
• Work with students individually, in small groups, and/or in co-taught classrooms
• Assist students with their tasks; read to students; conduct activities that work to maintain previous teaching
• Assist students with programmed materials
• Promote good social relationships between students
• Assist in the administration of standardized assessments (for example, DIBELS)
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Refer attendance, health, academic and psychological emotional concerns or problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee as appropriate to the job title
 
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• General computer skills
 
Additional Working Conditions:
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students