What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Bilingual Academic Support position at Katy Independent School District?
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:
- Provide reading/math intervention to at-risk students “most” at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations
- Administer diagnostic reading/math instruments to students most at risk of reading/math failure
- Interpret diagnostic reading/math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students
- Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students
- Monitor reading/math progress of identified at-risk students
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Assist classroom teachers in analyzing reading/math assessments and in designing and delivering reading/math interventions
- Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling at-risk students
- Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and math development in the home
- Attend on-going staff development in the areas of reading/math intervention
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
- 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.
