Literacy Teacher, Interventionist, and Coach

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and is responsible to administer literacy assessments, provide direct intervention/reading supports to students within the School for the Blind and provide resources/supports for literacy teachers to support implementation of curricula/interventions, for Preschool – 12th grade students who are Blind/Visually Impaired. The Literacy Teacher, Interventionist, and Coach will utilize Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals and provide assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS 
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization/planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations, and teamwork.
• Collaborates with administrators and teachers to identify and/or develop appropriate literacy curriculum and intervention materials to support each student’s primary literacy mode and provides direct intervention instruction to identified students
• Collaborates with teachers to design rigorous, standards-based instruction in literacy that is aligned with the student’s primary literacy mode.
• Engages teachers in learning new instructional strategies and locates/researches resources to support instructional improvements.
• Facilitates or Co-facilitates a school-wide Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC) to utilize data to drive instruction and develop data-based goals, objectives, and standardized best practice strategies to guide instruction.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Provides parent consultation and training and coordinates parent-focused activities in the area of literacy.
• Administers assessments to assess students’ literacy skills and collects, analyzes, monitors, and reports student literacy assessment data at the student and program level.
• Coordinates the development, implementation, and monitoring of Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) plans, for identified students.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students related to classroom instruction and activities.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
• Provides direct classroom instruction as needed.
 • Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Blind and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
• Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
 • Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a reading teacher, or comparable endorsement. 
• Subject area endorsement or specialization in English Language Arts and /or specialization related to literacy.
 • 3 years of experience teaching literacy to children (in an educational environment). 
• Experience teaching/working with children (in an educational environment) with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities.
 • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Braille code by the end of the first instructional year 
• Required to take the American Sign Language Proficiency Requirement: Basic Emergency Communication Course upon hire 
• Completion of the Colorado Department of Education READ Act Modules by the end of the first instructional year. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices with students who are Blind/Visually Impaired. 
• Knowledge of literacy development, instruction, intervention, and assessments for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.
 • Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB. 
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply skills to a technology-rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site learning environments, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist students relative to instruction and activities. 
• Knowledge of accessibility needs of students who are blind/visually impaired. 
• Ability to establish high standards for what students must know and be able to do. 
• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting. 
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills


ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 
Reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
• Full-time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per the established School Calendar, currently 195 days, August to June), with 5 (five) additional days to serve as an instructional coach, for a total of 200 days. 
• The annual base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, based upon appropriate education and experience. 
• Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract

EFFECTIVE DATE 
School Year 2024-2026 

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Generally speaking, the work is performed in a typical school office environment and involves sedentary to light physical activity, requiring exertion of up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Typically, workers are required to climb stairs, bend, reach, and handle objects, and use fingers to operate computer and/or typewriter keyboard. Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. Work requires ability to compare, compile, analyze, and coordinate data/ information; ability to instruct/train others; and ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills / behaviors.

 In addition, work at the elementary school level involves heavy physical activity, requiring exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and routinely requires stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Work at the middle school / high school level involves very heavy physical activity, requiring exertion in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally. Work with Special Needs students will require exertion of force frequently.Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.

How To Apply: 

Submit a complete on-line application and provide/upload with application:

• A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License 

Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application:In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Salary : $2,177 - $10,057