Primary Purpose:

To provide small group instruction for students who are atrisk in reading and math.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors degree from a recognized accredited college or university
• Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required for full time employees within two 2 years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 201011 school year
• Excellent TTESS or alternative evaluation scores

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective communication skills
• Strong content knowledge of the grade level curriculum to work in
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
• Ability to multitask complex administrative activities

Experience:

• Three 3 years traditional public classroom teaching experience or equivalent

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Serve as an added tier of intervention for students who are struggling in their classes.
• Work closely with district staff to train campus teachers on intervention strategies to use with struggling students and to provide followup at the campus level.
• Provide a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
• Evaluate current school intervention efforts in light of what the research establishes as effective practices for struggling students and identifies which practices need to be added and/or revised.
• Attend districtlevel meetings held throughout the school year to coordinate efforts across the district.
• Attend campuslevel meetings as specified by the campus principal.
• Model appropriate intervention strategies and assist teachers in providing differentiated instruction in the classroom.
• Monitor student performance on local and state assessments and assist in the development and refinement of tools processes and procedures to enhance student performance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with teachers to analyze campus data and to plan for focused interventions for students who are struggling.
• Collect and submit data on student progress monthly or as requested by administrator(s).
• Collect data on instructional practices strategies and skills to provide effective feedback and coaching.
• Provide interventions for students who are not successful on district assessments.
• Attend staff development designed to enhance delivery of services.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying 1545 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Calendar Days:187

Pay Grade: P1T

Salary Range Min. $64100 Mid. $64600 Max. $65100

Salary Schedule

Salary is based on working 200 days. Working less days is less salary.