Teacher - Reading / Writing Improvement (2024-2025 SY)
JobID : 9339
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 interventionsImplements research-based interventions with targeted studentsIdentifies and addresses the specific reading needs of targeted students through the administration of screening and diagnostic assessmentsUnderstands 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 studentsConducts progress monitoring assessments and strategies during the course of instructionBuilds strong relationships with classroom teachersAssists teachers in the collection and analysis of progress monitoring data for targeted studentsPeer coaches other teachers to use the research-based programs, strategies and varied resources through modeling, co-teaching, observing and providing feedback, as assignedAssists 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 studentsProvides technical support to teacher teams, as neededCreates an articulated schedule with building administrator in consultation with the CAODemonstrates expertise in providing research-based interventions through virtual learning environmentsProvides regular reports and feedback to parents of identified studentsMaintains logs and student records, as appropriateCollaborates with CAO, Curriculum Directors and / or Building Administrator to plan professional learning sessionsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Highly effective communicatorExemplary record of teaching and improving students’ reading and writing proficienciesStrong knowledge of research-based programs and practicesCollaborates well with other teachers, administrators and parentsUses Microsoft Teams and Google ClassroomQUALIFICATIONS
Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) Cross Endorsement RequiredMaster’s Degree requiredA minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two different grade levelsStrong presentation, facilitation, organization and planning skillsKnowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferredPrior successful experience as a Reading teacher preferredSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and / or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriateAbility to speak Spanish preferredNote : 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
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