AIS Reading Teacher

AIS Reading Teacher Poughkeepsie Middle School

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: AIS Reading Teacher Poughkeepsie Middle School.

Qualifications:

New York State Certification required in content area (additional certification in Students with Disabilities is helpful);
Strong literacy background required.

Job Summary:

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students. All AIS Reading teachers will be required to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in literacy.

Duties:

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math and/or reading services in individual, and/or small group settings that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of the district's ELA content standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, unit and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.
• Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment and research-based program of study that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Conducts and participates in needed parent conferences and telephone conferences.
• Conducts student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, and/or to assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Collaborates as needed with appropriate personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities.
• Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve language and literacy.
• Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of literacy intervention and assessment.
• Provides for the care and protection of school property.
• Uses relevant technology to support instruction.
• Provides a variety of literacy learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Manages student behavior, maintains discipline by establishing classroom rules, procedures, enforcing classroom, school and district rules and procedures.
• Fosters and maintains effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Stays current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Provides written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews will be conducted. Effective date:
As soon as practicable. Salary:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract. Final date for filing:
Open until filled.