Job Title: MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Reading Specialist
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: West Oso Junior High
Primary Purpose:
Provide direct academic support services to identified students. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide leadership support classroom modeling coaching and staff development to teachers in related subject-area. Work with students individually and in small groups bringing them up to grade level in reading.
Qualifications Required:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction assigned grades or subject
Knowledge of intervention instructional strategies and best practices
Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
Ability to interact positively with students parents and educators
Ability to analyze data to provide intervention support to at-risk students
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
5 years teaching experience with demonstrated student success supporting struggling students
Qualifications Preferred
Education/Certification:
Masters degree in Reading or Curriculum & Instruction
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Assess and identify children at risk.
- Provide direct instruction to students who are eligible for services in a small group classroom or individual -plan or co-teach lessons with grade level teachers.
- Provide interventions for at risk students preparing and delivering lessons that reflect the specific academic intervention needs for each individual student.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and technology that reflects understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Differentiate instruction individually and within a small group.
- Design and implement specific strategies to promote intellectual social and physical growth in all identified intervention students.
- Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions; conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Communicate individual student progress regularly with appropriate school personnel and parents.
- Provide professional development to teachers who work with at risk students.
- Provide coaching to teachers to assist students in Tier II and III instruction.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Required Experience:
IC
Job Title: MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Reading SpecialistReports to: Principal Dept./School: West Oso Junior High Primary Purpose:Provide direct academic support services to identified students. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide leadership support classroom ...
Job Title: MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Reading Specialist
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: West Oso Junior High
Primary Purpose:
Provide direct academic support services to identified students. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide leadership support classroom modeling coaching and staff development to teachers in related subject-area. Work with students individually and in small groups bringing them up to grade level in reading.
Qualifications Required:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction assigned grades or subject
Knowledge of intervention instructional strategies and best practices
Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
Ability to interact positively with students parents and educators
Ability to analyze data to provide intervention support to at-risk students
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
5 years teaching experience with demonstrated student success supporting struggling students
Qualifications Preferred
Education/Certification:
Masters degree in Reading or Curriculum & Instruction
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Assess and identify children at risk.
- Provide direct instruction to students who are eligible for services in a small group classroom or individual -plan or co-teach lessons with grade level teachers.
- Provide interventions for at risk students preparing and delivering lessons that reflect the specific academic intervention needs for each individual student.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and technology that reflects understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Differentiate instruction individually and within a small group.
- Design and implement specific strategies to promote intellectual social and physical growth in all identified intervention students.
- Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions; conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Communicate individual student progress regularly with appropriate school personnel and parents.
- Provide professional development to teachers who work with at risk students.
- Provide coaching to teachers to assist students in Tier II and III instruction.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Required Experience:
IC
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