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Norwalk Public Schools is hiring: Teacher - Reading/Writing Improvement (2024-20

Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Teacher - Reading / Writing Improvement (2024-2025 SY)

JobID : 9339

  • Position Type :

Middle School Teaching / Reading

  • Date Posted :
  • 10 / 17 / 2024

  • Location :
  • Nathan Hale Middle School

  • Date Available :
  • October / 2024

    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

    Apply at : Click "Employment"

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