PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Deliver small-group and one-on-one math and reading intervention sessions to students who are performing below grade level.

This is a federally funded position that will be evaluated annually. One-year contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree from Accredited University

Three (3) years of teaching experience

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

ESL Certification Required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teacher effectiveness

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of grade level TEKS

Knowledge of best practices in development in literacy

Knowledge of research-based balanced literacy programs

Experience:

Three years successful elementary classroom teaching experience in literacy required

Experience with planning and presenting staff development presentations required

Experience in development of literacy curriculum, instruction and assessment programs required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

1. Facilitate guidance of data to campus administration, instructional leadership teams, and teachers on a consistent basis to drive instructional decisions for targeted students in the area of reading on targeted standards for those who experienced learning loss.
2. Uses data to plan, implement, and evaluate literacy curriculum and instructional programs with teachers and principals, including identification of learning objectives and outcomes, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
3. Collaborates with content area coordinators to address program needs specific to targeted students.
4. Works with teachers and appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on state curriculum requirements and district goals for literacy.
5. Works with teachers and appropriate staff to evaluate instructional materials, supplies and books, and to organize classrooms for effective learning.
6. Works with teachers to plan appropriate instructional modifications for students with special learning needs.
7. Plans and delivers staff development sessions to raise level of instructional performance in literacy programs.
8. Encourages incorporation of appropriate use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
9. Performs classroom push in support as needed and teacher/student demonstrations.
10. Works with individuals and committees on problems of procedure and content for literacy instruction.
11. Informs teachers, administrators, community members and parents of major trends and developments in elementary literacy programs
12. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
13. Perform duties and other appropriate duties as assigned in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics for Educators.
14. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, state and local board policy.
15. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment

School/Organizational Climate

1. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
2. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
3. Communicate effectively with students and staff.
4. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally challenging situations
5. Work with individuals and committees on developing strategies to address behavior and academic concerns

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Must be able to meet required timelines

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Pay grade:  60

Days:  187

Reports to:  Campus Principal

Salary : $61,000