Freedom Title 1 Reading position

Job Title:   Title 1 Reading Teacher

Reports to:  Site Administrator(s) and District Administrators 

Compensation:  Teacher's Salary Schedule

Overtime Status:  Exempt

Position Summary:  Creating an exciting, and 21st-century elementary Title 1 program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for reading education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Reading Specialist or HQ in Reading.

Other: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.  Title 1 experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches reading strategies to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Sapulpa's Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities as supported by the district/site administration.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Will treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of ways to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with pupils, staff, and parents in a positive and professional manner.  
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participates in the full implementation of the SPS digital learning model for student learning.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Extra Duty responsibilities may apply to this position.
• Will integrate technology resources into the curriculum using the district's technology initiative plans.