Language Arts Fte - Supplemental

LANGUAGE ARTS 1.0 FTE - ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAY AVAILABLE!

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The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer
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• Follow the District's curriculum for all subjects to prepare students to meet grade level Common Core Standards.
• Establish and maintain high academic expectations for all students.
• Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a structured, positive learning environment in the classroom and building, implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and CHAMPS strategies for all students.
• Collaborate with grade level team members and support teachers in planning lessons, monitoring student progress, analyzing data, modifying, and differentiating instruction as needed.
• Maintain up to date progress monitoring and academic diagnostics.
• Use the MTSS process to support students both academically and behaviorally.
• Collaborate and co-teach with special education teachers/para educators in an environment that welcomes all students.
• Integrate technology into lessons and have a working knowledge of Microsoft, Google Suite, Chrome books, tablets, etc.
• Implement effective research-based strategies:
  Differentiated Instruction, Think Alouds, QAR, Explicit Instruction, etc.
• Communicate with parents on a consistent basis regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement.
• Perform supervision responsibilities with a belief that all teachers are on duty at all times everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM outside duty, hall duties, lunch/recess duty by following the building PBIS procedures and expectations.
• Participate in IEPs, MTSS meetings, Collaborative Teacher Teams, Committees, and parent conferences.
• Be an active participant in building level professional development focused on MTSS, Character Strong, CHAMPS, PBIS, Collaborative Teacher Teams, effective interventions, and incorporate strategies in the classroom.
• Willingness to obtain training in areas that are in need of being nurtured.
• Good attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure duties are performed successfully.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to help each child reach their full potential.
• Support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

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.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items of up to 50 lbs. to assist children or move/rearrange furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Ability to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

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.

• Noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

• Strong classroom management.
• Ability to organize work time.
• Excellent attendance history and work record.
• Willingness to learn, operate, and promote technology.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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