Res Tchr, Site, Reading ,T1

Summary:
The site‐based Reading Resource Teacher will be responsible for assisting
teachers in meeting students’ educational needs.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

 Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and
predictable pattern of attendance.
 Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
 Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
 Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
 Assists with the implementation of district initiatives in the area of English Language Arts.
 Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in writing/language arts instruction
across content areas. Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings,
trainings, and conferences.
 Serves as a resource to the school for strategies and materials to increase English Language Arts
achievement.
 Assists teachers in implementing the Language Arts Florida Standards. Assists teachers in
organizing classrooms and instructional focus for English Language Arts instruction.
 Assists with professional development opportunities. Trains teachers, in the content area of
English Language Arts instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, use of
materials, and specific instructional topics. Models effective teaching techniques when
presenting to groups and other professionals. Provides follow‐up support to district and site
based training.
 Conducts classroom walk‐throughs and provides follow‐up with teachers.
 Creates assessments for targeted standards, and trains and assists teachers in selection and use
of a variety of assessment instruments. Models and coaches how to administer assessments and
collect data. Assists with implementation and administration of district tests.
 Conferences with teachers to assist in interpreting assessment data and planning instruction.
 Provides small group instruction for selected students.
 Assists with English Language Arts competitions.
 Assists with textbook implementation.
 Collaborates with on‐site English Language Arts leaders to provide support for English Language
Arts instruction.
 Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written
form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects
and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and
apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays
understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and
overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standards of excellence. Recognizes and acts on
opportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals

Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and
progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for
additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an
organized manner.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and
spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate required.

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or
complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively
presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Applies advanced math concepts and math operations to such tasks as
frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, correlation techniques, and
sampling theory.

Reasoning Ability: Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
deals with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non‐dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.