Risk​/RTI Teacher - Voyager Elementary

At Risk/RTI
- Voyager Elementary

Reports To:

Building Principal or Assistant Principal

Location:

Voyager Elementary School

Duration:
Ten Months;
August
- June

FLSA Status:
Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation: HEA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide academic Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for At Risk students, including research-based instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics;
• Provide professional development and instructional coaching for classroom teachers in research-based instructional practices;
• Comprehend and impart the content of applicable grade level and subject curriculum;
• Communicate with children and adults in a manner that is clear and interactive;
• Speak, hear, see and write clearly, with or without assistive device(s);
• Direct students' activities and correct student behavior, where necessary;
• Communicate with parents through use of the telephone and email;
• Perform reporting tasks as required, including the production of lesson plans and the issuance of student grade and progress reports;
• Walk/stand for the full scheduled period, with minimal sitting options. (
  
  Note:
  
  the teacher may be seated for the full preparations and lunch periods);
• Adhere to all Board and District policies; and
• Responsibilities in compliance with the HEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Regular in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with elementary (K-5 All Subjects; K-8 Self-Contained All Subjects) required. Additional certification in Reading (RT) preferred.
• 2-3 years previous teaching experience required.
• Must meet appropriate placement guidelines in the area of responsibility.

Leadership

• Demonstrates leadership in the ability to communicate a clear vision and to work cooperatively with others to attain the vision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take professional risks to improve opportunities for students.
• Demonstrates a willingness to advance learning through professional development opportunities.

Language Skills

• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.
• Ability to write lesson plans, business correspondence and other related correspondence.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.

Technical Skills

• Ability to integrate technology into the everyday work flow is necessary.
• Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
• Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
• Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms.
• Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.

Reasoning Ability

• Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects and maintain a flexible attitude.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
• Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds such as books and teaching material.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position…