Title I Reading Teacher

Position: Title I Reading Teacher
Reports to: Principal and/or Director of Teaching and Learning
Employment Status: Regular/Full time
Status: Certified

Description:

We are seeking a passionate, committed Title I reading teacher to join our qualified team of educators. The Title Teacher promotes and develops successful reading instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies. The Title Teacher is responsible for group and individual instruction in reading and mathematics for students who meet state and federal guidelines. The Title Teacher supervises and develops lessons for, and measures student progress. The Title Teacher is also responsible for collaborating with teachers and administration on the progress or lack thereof, as it relates to student achievement.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

Actively operate the building (s) Title I program each year

Administer pre- and post-assessments for students

Assess the accomplishments of students regularly and provide progress reports as required

Ensure selection of instructional materials meets individual student needs

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Attend parent/teacher conferences

Keep current on relevant issues about the Title I program

Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program

Complete and maintain progress reports each school year

Conduct yearly surveys and evaluations

Consult with the regular classroom teacher concerning the placement of potential students

Coordinate classroom lesson plans with Title I instructional goals

Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Delegate work when appropriate and supervise the same

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

Utilize positive discipline for students

Effectively communicate with parents and work to get them involved in their child's education

Ensure the safety of students

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

Identify students who qualify for Title I services

Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Interact positively with staff, students, and parents

Present data and information when requested for the Title I program

Keep accurate records of student progress and report them to the principal and parents

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student test scores, family information, and IAT information

Maintain updated and accurate records on each Title I student

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Make provisions for being available to students, parents, and teachers for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

Meet with parents of Title I students to explain the program

Notify parents if the student is not meeting classroom goals

Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment

Organize and conduct informational meetings for teachers and parents

Plan and discuss instructional strategies for each student

Prepare class roster, class schedules, and forward each to the building principal and Title I Coordinator, for each grading session

Prepare materials needed for the student's instructional needs

Provide appropriate intervention for Title I students

Provide guidance and counsel to the students, which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

Refer attendance, health, psychological, and emotional problems to the Principal and/or Guidance Counselor

Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

Review student test results, teacher referrals, and Title I teacher observations to help identify qualified students

Schedule appropriate "pullout" times for students with the regular classroom teacher

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

Utilize a wide variety of instructional aids, including technology, to teach reading and math objectives

Qualifications:

Appropriate State of Ohio certification

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent

Three to five years related experience, extra reading, and math courses

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.

To Apply: On-line