Teacher - Reading Academic Support (K – 5)

Reports to:               Principal

Duty Day:                 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Pay Grade:                Teacher Hiring Schedule

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Masters preferred

Reading and/or math specialization preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

A minimum of four years of experience teaching reading/math preferred

Knowledge of reading and/or math intervention strategies

Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic reading/math assessment instruments

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required

Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction

Primary Purpose:

Provide reading and/or math intervention to at-risk students.

Administer diagnostic assessments to identify specific instructional needs of at-risk students, and develop and deliver reading/math intervention plans to accelerate reading/math growth for students who qualify for At-risk according to the 13 state criteria.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide reading/math intervention to at-risk students “most” at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations
2. Administer diagnostic reading/math instruments to students most at risk of reading/math failure
3. Interpret diagnostic reading/math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students
4. Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students
5. Monitor reading/math progress of identified at-risk students
6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
7. Assist classroom teachers in analyzing reading/math assessments and in designing and delivering reading/math interventions
8. Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling at-risk students
9. Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and math development in the home
10. Attend on-going staff development in the areas of reading/math intervention
11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required
12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students
13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and facilities
15. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
16. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
17. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
18. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers
19. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
20. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
21. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement

Equipment Used:

Computer, FAX, copier, overhead projector, DVD/VCR, tape recorder, and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.

Working Conditions:

Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, ie relocating stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. The level of mobility required depends upon the grade level of teaching assignment(s) and requirements thereof.  Must maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.