Teacher - Supplemental After School ELA at AMS

Position:       Supplemental ELA Teacher at AMS ~ After School

Category:     Certificated

Reports To:  Building Principal or designee

Description:

Supplemental support teacher to provide instructional intervention for multiracial students focused on
improving literacy through the science of reading.
Under the general supervision of the school Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic
and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting student
progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating
a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and
administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
2. Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license in the appropriate grade level
3. Prior teaching experience is preferable
4. Must have completed the Department approved science of reading professional learning modules
    AND completed one of the following:
   a. Completed LETRS Training 1 and 2
   b. Completed Associate Level Orton-Gillingham Training
   c. Reading endorsement: A reading endorsement for PreK-12 and appears on a teacher’s
       certificate or license as #059902. No other endorsements fulfill this requirement.
   d. Master’s or Doctoral degree in reading: The degree must contain the words “reading” or
       “literacy” in the degree name or on the transcript as the major area of study, specialization
       or concentration.
   e. Received a passing score on the reading instruction test: This test is aligned to Ohio’s
       Reading Competencies. Passing this test does not result in a reading endorsement and does
       not replace the Praxis 5205 for teachers who were issued licenses before July 1, 2017. Find
       more information on the Foundations of Reading Test. Foundations of Reading Exam State
       Board of Education

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including the science of reading,
as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
2. Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
3. Student/teacher relationship
4. Professionalism
5. Knowledge of curriculum and concepts.
6. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
7. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
8. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

9. Ability to organize and coordinate work.
10.Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
11.Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
12.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the
course of work.

Essential Functions:
1. Ensure safety of students
2. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations
utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
3. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
4. Observe ethics of the teaching profession
5. Follow/support/carry out the district and building mission statement
6. Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance
Counselor
7. Promote an environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction,
and student learning.
8. Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with
students and parents.
9. Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and
establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning
atmosphere in the classroom.

Work Environment Characteristics/Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance, and are
representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
duties and responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the
American with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this
position.
1. Occasional work that may extend beyond the normal workday.
2. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
3. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
4. Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults.
5. Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, writing.
6. Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with
hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.
7. Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment
up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

Conduct
Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of
any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.