Title Teacher - Reading

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Saginaw Public Schools Title IA/Section 31a ELA Support Teacher is responsible for facilitating and supporting the Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) by implementing Tier 3 interventions with fidelity. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential. #SPSDinpiresgreatness.

• the capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;
• the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support;
• the desire and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community;
• prioritize student‑learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
• commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation;
• the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions;
• the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;
• the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence;
• the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;
• the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
  • participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations;
  • collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans;
  • coordinate instruction within and across grade levels;
  • try out new ideas to improve student learning.

• Work collaboratively with other Title IA/31a teachers.
• Collaborate with the staff member(s) that is providing behavioral intervention.
• Knowledge of district‑wide and building‑level initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
• Knowledge and experience with developing and implementing the MTSS process.
• Understand and support teachers through school improvement and MTSS processes.
• Demonstrate and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to utilize and integrate technology to improve teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership skills.
• Ability to network and utilize technology to connect to resources.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on time with effective results.
• Ability to work with teams to develop goals for improving student achievement.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to prepare and communicate/present reports effectively.
• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff, as well as independently.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional interventions that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop intervention plans for Tier 3.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Provide Tier 3 supplemental instruction according to established criteria during the school day and make recommendations to extended‑day structured tutorials to the classroom teacher.
• Provide individual, small group, and differentiated instruction in addition to the general…