Elementary Instructional Support Teacher-Reading

Job Description
Elementary Instructional Support Teacher-Reading
Part-Time (20 hours per week)
City & State: New Freedom, PA
School: St. John the Baptist Catholic School

PAYROLL GRADE: 14                   FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
 

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is looking for an experienced/certified reading specialist to provide instructional support to students in K-6.

Basic Job Description: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as a remedial resource instructor to improve students' achievement in reading, writing, and implementing diocesan-approved remedial reading, writing, and mathematics curricula and programs. Also teaches pupils at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

Reports to: Principal

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of remedial reading and writing instruction.
• Develops remedial reading and writing strategies, lesson plans, and instructional materials. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics.
• Conducts remedial learning activities incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading and writing, assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches, and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the methods of remediation in reading, writing, and mathematics by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by school procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Responsibilities/Tasks for: "Elementary School Teacher"

1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
5. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
6. Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
7. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
8. Assign classwork and homework, as necessary.
9. Read books to entire classes or small groups
10. Prepare and administer assignments to evaluate students' progress.
11. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
12. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
13. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by applicable laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
14. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
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