Sixth Grade English Language Arts Fte - Supplemental

SIXTH GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 1.0 FTE - ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAY AVAILABLE

• Position Type:
  Intermediate School Teaching/ Generalist- LA, Math, Social Studies, Science
• Date Posted: 4/30/2025
• Location:
  
  Smart Jr High

• 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 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, 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 always on duty everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM outside duty, hall duties, lunch duty by following the building PBIS procedures and expectations.
• Participate in IEP's MTSS meetings, Collaborative Teacher Teams, Committees, and parent conferences.
• Be an active participant in building level professional development focused on MTSS, Character Strong, PBIS, Collaborative Teacher Teams, effective interventions, and incorporate strategies in the classroom.
• Willingness to obtain training in areas that need 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.

• 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.

• Able to work as a team member.
• Willing to be involved in extended day learning activities for students and families.
• Value the diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies which emphasize high expectations for student performance.
• Familiar with Unbound Education Curriculum Resources.