What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Reading Support Teacher position at Church on the Move and Lincoln Christian School?
Description
Lincoln Christian School
Job Description
JOB TITLE
- Elementary Reading Support Teacher
MUST DO
- Provide a dynamic and effective learning experience for students struggling with reading, fostering a Christ-centered environment that promotes academic excellence while addressing individual student needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic assessment, planning, development, and instruction that supports students in meeting curricular goals and objectives.
- Provide support to classroom teachers with the language arts curriculum.
- Assist with the training of teachers for benchmark assessments, including preparing necessary materials.
- Help equip new staff members with the necessary training and feedback to prepare them to teach reading at LCS
- Progress monitor qualified students in Literacy First.
- Work with teachers to come up with a strategic plan on district-approved data.
- Collaborate with the Literacy Team to debrief assessment data, identify trends, and create instructional plans for struggling students.
- Attend meetings, initiate new strategies, and provide information to improve student outcomes.
- Attend parent/teacher conferences in the fall and spring to discuss student progress in reading support and provide feedback.
- Use district-approved curriculum for instruction and use established standards to guide and inform instructional practices.
- Help interpret academic reports to the school and families.
- Coordinate support services with families, teachers, and school, managing schedules, documentation, processes, and liaison between support services and teachers.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records for all students.
- Communicate in a timely and professional manner with staff, students, and families regarding student progress, upcoming events, and necessary clarifications
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Valid teaching certification or licensure for elementary education
- Experience in literacy instruction and supporting students with reading difficulties
- Strong knowledge of language arts curriculum and assessment tolls, including MAP and Lit First
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information with discretion
- Passion for teaching and supporting students in a Christ-centered educational environment
- Training on Orton Gillingham preferred
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
