What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Teacher, Kindergarten-8th Grade position at St. Francis Xavier School?
Overview
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.
Our teachers embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ's mission, charity and service to others; draw the school community into worship and to build, support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the School and create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds, manner of dress and actions.
Job Responsibilities
- Develops and administers school grade-level curriculum consistent with Diocesan goals and objectives.
- Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students.
- Develops detailed lesson plans and related instructional materials.
- Uses identified research-based interventions focused on individual student needs.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
- Continues professional knowledge of developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, and professional meetings.
- Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication to students and parents.
- Collaborate with families to support student learning and provide guidance and assistance in strengthening the academic partnership between school and family.
- Provides focused academic support and interventions to low-performing students identified by the teachers and administrators.
- Assists the resource department with student pull-out instruction.
- Actively participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Assist in Faculty and Staff instructional professional development.
- Participates in activities outside of the classroom involving students.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary education that is applicable to this teaching assignment.
- Hold a current, 5-year renewable Professional Florida Educator Certificate; a 3-4 year non-renewable Temporary Florida Educator Certificate or be eligible for certification.
- FDOE Certifications: ESE or Gifted, Reading K-12
- Strong understanding and knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs
- Ability to use technology to enhance student learning
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Undergoing a FDLE Level 2 background check
