Elementary Reading Teacher (Teaching and Learning) 2 Positions

JOB GOAL:  

The primary goal is to empower students with proficient reading skills, which are crucial for their academic growth and future success.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

9.25-month teaching contract (190 days), plus benefits package.  Salary Range: $50,000 - $79,028. Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on education and experience.  FLSA: EXEMPT..

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

DIRECT REPORT(s)

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meet Arkansas K-6 teaching (code 253) licensure requirements with at least three years of classroom teaching experience in literacy.
2. RISE Training completed and demonstrated proficiency in the Science of Reading according to Arkansas’ educational standards. Coursework or professional development in literacy/dyslexia emphasizing the science of reading.
3. Master’s in Reading, Curriculum, or Special Education (PREFERRED).
4. Certification in Dyslexia Therapy or Wilson Reading Dyslexia Practitioner completed or in progress (PREFERRED).
5. Demonstrate leadership abilities, flexible thinking, and the ability to work well and collaborate.
6. Willingness to attend applicable training, some of which may occur during the summer or off-contract hours.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

1. Utilize district procedures to screen, assess, and identify students with characteristics of dyslexia.
2. Determine appropriate interventions for students with reading difficulties.
3. Using the dyslexia program (s) identified by the district, provide high-quality, customized intervention to students identified as exhibiting characteristics associated with dyslexia.
4. Provide interventions for other at-risk students, as identified by district protocols.
5. Progress monitors students individually weekly to determine their response to intervention and make instructional adjustments as needed.
6. Identify students not making adequate progress and refer them for additional testing/services as needed.
7. Regularly communicate with parents, teachers, and building-level and district-level staff about the progress of individual students receiving reading intervention services.
8. Attend additional training to maintain proficiency in district-adopted programs for dyslexia and/or reading interventions.
9. Work with district dyslexia specialists to complete job requirements, including screenings, assessments, interventions, and documentation required by dyslexia law.
10. Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Other Job Functions

1. Maintain emotional control under stress.
2. Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone, and write. Occasionally, the employee must lift and/or move up to fifty (50) or more pounds. This position requires accurately perceiving sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must be able to work for the duration of the daily contracted period and be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Salary : $50,000 - $79,028