Language Arts – Fte - Supplemental

Position Overview

Language Arts – 1.0 FTE – Additional supplemental pay available! Position Type:
Intermediate School Teaching / Language Arts.

Location:

Smart Jr High. Date Posted: 5/23/2025.

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

• 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 a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

• Noise level is 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 student.

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