Title I Reading Teacher/Reading Specialist 26-27 - Millboro, Virginia

Title I Reading Teacher/Reading Specialist at Millboro Elementary School  · SUMMARY · Assist students in learning the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible individuals. · ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include t ...

Job description

Title I Reading Teacher/Reading Specialist at Millboro Elementary School 

SUMMARY

Assist students in learning the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Meets and instructs at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Makes data driven instructional decisions and implements best classroom practices.
4. Communicates with special education staff and collaborates in designing and implementing individual student plans.
5. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and approaches to the maturity and interests of the students.
6. Prepares for students assigned and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
7. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
8. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals (including the Virginia Standards of Learning) and, in congruency with those goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate said objectives to students.
9. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
10. Strives to implement by instruction and action the division's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
12. Diagnoses the instructional needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of division specialists as required.
13. Provides student supervision, as assigned, before, after, and during school hours, and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
14. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division policy, and administrative procedures.
15. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
16. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
17. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistants and/or volunteers(s).
18. Participates in staff development activities as required and strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
19. Attends school meetings (including IEP meetings, as appropriate) and serves on school and/or division committees.
20. Practices confidentiality regarding student information.
21. Follows test security guidelines for the administration of SOL assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, parents, or public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with specific endorsement(s) in the area(s) to which assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten-month contract according to approved division calendar. Hours to accommodate student supervision during morning arrival and afternoon departure.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.