Middle School Literacy Intervention Teacher

Middle School Literacy Intervention Teacher

Starting Date:
Immediately

Middle School Literacy Intervention Teacher (Grades 6-8) facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through the implementation of district‑approved curriculum. Duties include documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, creating a flexible safe learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals.

• Develops and administers the school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize instructional time.
• Teaches all required subject matter assigned to the grade level, including reading and language arts, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Department of Education.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, and provides individual small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and stays current with developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Massachusetts State Certification as a Middle School ELA/Reading Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Salary in accordance with the Medford Teachers Union Contract.