What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Instructional Support Teacher (EIST) position at Middletown Board of Education?
MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement:
Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.
Values and Belief Statements:
Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge
and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by
fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,
inspiring lifelong learners.
Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and
cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.
Position: Elementary Instructional Support Teacher (EIST) *1 Year Contract through June 30, 2025*
Reporting to the Building Principal, the EIST provides both direct and indirect support to teachers, both as directed by the principal and requested by colleagues. In addition to these instructional responsibilities, the Elementary Instructional Support Teacher provides assistance to the principal and instructional program by arranging for and coordinating testing, Tier II and Tier III Intervention and Teacher Assistants, gathering performance data for Instructional and School Data Teams, and serving as a liaison between the school and the district's varied committee's or accountabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate assessment procedures (SBAC, Fountas and Pinnell, AIMSWEB, Writing Prompts, and all district assessments). Assist in analyzing and discussing performance data and assist in the formulation of intervention and support plans. Assist teachers in determining appropriate materials to use for instruction. Model effective instructional practices and coach teachers in the same. Gather baseline data on new students, when needed. Complete reports as assigned by principal. Coordinate kindergarten registration. Attend School and Instructional Data Teams. May meet regularly with other District EISTs and Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Assist Principal and staff in driving instruction toward achieving the school Improvement goals. Organize and maintain reading, writing, math, and science materials. Assist staff in implementing SRBI, ETS, and Differentiation. All other duties and curricular responsibilities as requested by the Principal or District.
Certification and Experience:
A current CT elementary certificate. Five years of successful Elementary teaching experience. Peer coaching and instructional modeling experience. Proficiency in educational technology applications. Familiarity with current and best practices in literacy and numeracy Demonstrated educational leadership skill and interest. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Location: Bielefield Elementary School (KPA-5)
Compensation and Benefits: Per MFT Contract
Salary and Benefits: Per MFT (Teacher's Union) Contract
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.
