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Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Reading / Writing Improvement (2024-2025 SY) JobID : 9446

Position Type :

Elementary School Teaching / Literacy Specialist

Date Posted :

1 / 28 / 2025

Location :

Rowayton Elementary School

Date Available :

January / 2025

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

READING / WRITING IMPROVEMENT

ROWAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Reading / Writing Improvement Teacher is highly skilled in supporting at-risk students who are experiencing reading and writing difficulties. This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of and demonstrated success in teaching reading and writing as well as in providing tiered instruction to struggling students. The Reading / Writing Improvement Teacher will also be responsible for coaching classroom teachers in reading / writing systems, strategies and procedures and in effectively implementing the identified SRBI interventions for students in Tiers One and Two. The design of this hybrid teaching / coaching role allows for the provision of direct instruction to students for the majority of the school day (70%) and time to provide peer coaching and professional development to colleagues (30%) of the school day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides direct instruction to students identified as needing Tier One or Tier Two SRBI interventions

Implements research-based interventions with targeted students

Identifies and addresses the specific reading needs of targeted students through the administration of screening and diagnostic assessments

Understands and focuses on all five pillars of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension)

Applies knowledge of different learning styles to customize lessons for students

Conducts progress monitoring assessments and strategies during the course of instruction

Builds strong relationships with classroom teachers

Assists teachers in the collection and analysis of progress monitoring data for targeted students

Peer coaches other teachers to use the research-based programs, strategies and varied resources through modeling, co-teaching, observing and providing feedback, as assigned

Assists teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons and the selection of best practices and strategies to best meet the needs of their students

Provides technical support to teacher teams, as needed

Creates an articulated schedule with building administrator in consultation with the CAO

Demonstrates expertise in providing research-based interventions through virtual learning environments

Provides regular reports and feedback to parents of identified students

Maintains logs and student records, as appropriate

Collaborates with CAO, Curriculum Directors and / or Building Administrator to plan professional learning sessions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Highly effective communicator

Exemplary record of teaching and improving students’ reading and writing proficiencies

Strong knowledge of research-based programs and practices

Collaborates well with other teachers, administrators, and parents

Uses Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom

QUALIFICATIONS

Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) Cross Endorsement Required

Master’s Degree required

A minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two different grade levels

Strong presentation, facilitation, organization and planning skills

Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferred

Prior successful experience as a Reading teacher preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and / or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Note : The Superintendent will be reviewing effectiveness in this position on an annual basis in accordance with the standards set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DAYS : Monday – Friday

SALARY : Per NFT Agreement

BENEFITS : Medical / Dental / Vision

1 – 39 Days : $110.00 / day

40 Days : $259.47 / day Apply at

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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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