2024-2025 School Year
Primary Purpose:
- Provide writing/reading and or math intervention to at-risk students.
- Administer diagnostic assessments to identify specific instructional needs of at-risk students, and develop and deliver writing/reading intervention plans to accelerate writing/reading growth for students who qualify for At-risk according to the 13 state criteria.
- Federally Funded Position
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Masters preferred
- Writing/Reading and or Math specialization preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of writing and/or reading intervention strategies
- Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic writing/reading assessment instruments
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required
- Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction
Experience:
4 Years Teaching reading/writing and math preferred.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Records, Reports, and Correspondence
- Provide writing/reading/math intervention to at-risk students “most” at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations
- Administer diagnostic writing/reading/math instruments to students most at risk of writing/reading failure
- Interpret diagnostic writing/reading/math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students
- Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students
- Monitor writing/reading/math progress of identified at-risk students
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Assist classroom teachers in analyzing writing/reading/math assessments and in designing and delivering writing/reading/math interventions
- Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling at-risk students
- Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and writing development in the home
- Attend on-going staff development in the areas of writing/reading/math intervention
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers
- Perform duties as required by Federal Guidelines.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement
- Other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress |