What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Support Teacher (LST) position at Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123?
Title: Literacy Support Teacher (LST)
Job Requirements
The mission of School District 123 is “Learning Today for a Successful Tomorrow.” The position of Literacy Support Teacher has been established for the purposes of providing reading instructional support to students in order to develop and maintain a comprehensive reading program.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.
Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.A)
Months/Year: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.B)
Salary: Please see Collective Bargaining Agreement
Evaluation
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications - Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement
- Appropriate endorsements or Master’s Degree in Reading preferred
- Previous experience and skills as requested by building principal
- Reading Recovery training desirable
The mission of School District 123 is “Learning Today for a Successful Tomorrow.” The position of Literacy Support Teacher has been established for the purposes of providing reading instructional support to students in order to develop and maintain a comprehensive reading program.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.
- Demonstrate support for the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
- Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
- Plan and implement scientifically based professional development opportunities using methods and materials which are differentiated and reflect input garnered from staff
- Provide small group instruction to students for the purpose of intervention and remediation or enrichment of skills and concepts related to literacy
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to determine interventions needed
- Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide reports as required
- Apply student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction
- Participate in the analysis of assessment data as it pertains to the school improvement plan
- Assist teachers with administering building level assessments
- Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and is age appropriate
- Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards
- Maintain and improve professional competence
- Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education
- Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job
Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.A)
Months/Year: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.B)
Salary: Please see Collective Bargaining Agreement
Evaluation
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
