Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/IntermediateDate Posted: 8/1/2024Location: North District Middle School Job Summary Under general supervision assists students in learning Reading and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. Essential Job Functions
- Provides direct small group instruction to identified students, using intervention materials and strategies recommended and/or approved the school administration.
- Meet regularly with the classroom teacher to plan literacy instruction that correlates with the individual student's needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.
- Collaborates with school leaders to develop an appropriate intervention plan for identified students.
- Analyzes student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.
- Maintains data for all identified students and provides periodic progress reports to school administration.
- Provides professional development for teachers, if necessary, on literacy-based practices and data analysis.
- Assist students using software and materials related to literacy programs.
- Attend professional development to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content, especially literacy
- Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
- Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
- Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the chain of command as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Principal and/or Superintendent.
Education and Experience:
- Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
- Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
- Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.
- Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems.
- Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.
Skills/Effort:
- Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.
- Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.
- Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.
- Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.
Working Conditions: Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. Disclaimer Statement This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The administration has the exclusion right to alter this job description at any time without notice.