Small Group Instructor (1)

(1) Title I Small Group Instructor position at Woodridge Elementary School Grades K-5.  This is a part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year.  Current/valid teaching license required, Reading Endorsement Preferred,  (5.8) hrs. per day, no benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Title I Small Group Instructor
  
Position:  Title I Small Group Instructor

Reports to:  Building Principal

Employment Status:  Part-time
 
 Description:  Plan, develop, schedule and implement the remedial reading (and sometimes remedial math) educational program for students identified with such needs; evaluate and revise
 the programs as appropriate; actively involved in student, colleague and parent communications and relations.
 
NOTE:  The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
 
Essential Functions:
•      Promote safety of students
•      Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
•      Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
•      Maintain accurate records as required
•      Take necessary precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
•      Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media
•      Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
•      Attend meetings and in-services per contract
•      Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and staff
•      Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
•      Refer students with suspected disabilities according to building/district protocol
•      Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education
•     Assist in identifying students who qualify for services
•      Provide appropriate intervention for qualifying students
•      Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program
•      Work with students individually, in small groups, and/or in co-taught classrooms
•      Assist students with their tasks; read to students; conduct activities that work to maintain previous teaching
•      Assist students with programmed materials
•      Promote good social relationships between students
•      Assist in the administration of standardized assessments (for example, DIBELS)
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
•      Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
•      Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
•      Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
•      Refer attendance, health, academic and psychological emotional concerns or problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
•      Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee as appropriate to the job title
 
Qualifications:
•     Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
•     Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license
•     Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
•    Ability to work effectively with others
•    Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
•    Effective, active listening skills
•    Organizational and problem solving skills
•    General computer skills
 
Additional Working Conditions:
•   Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
•   Occasional interaction with unruly students