Non-Public Title I Teacher

Title I Teacher
- Nonpublic School Services

The Title I Teacher
- Nonpublic School Services is employed by the school district and assigned to work in participating local nonpublic schools to provide supplemental instructional services to eligible students in accordance with Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This position focuses on improving academic achievement for identified students while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.

Job Overview

• Certified Staff salary schedule
• Employed for a period of 186 days as set in the annual calendar
• Reviewed annually with recommendation for re-employment by April 15
• Reports to Title I director and nonpublic school principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teacher Certification in specified area by the State of Missouri
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices in reading
• Ability to work independently in off-site locations
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Possess an ethical and professional attitude toward colleagues and the policies of the district

Other Working Conditions

• Employed in March with contract effective July 1
• Vacations, leave policies and fringe benefits as stated in Board policies
• Spend the necessary time required to fulfill the duties of the position
• Services provided on-site at participating nonpublic schools
• Instruction delivered in designated neutral spaces approved by the district
• Travel between school sites required

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with nonpublic school staff to identify students in need of services
• Provide supplemental Title I instruction to eligible nonpublic school students in reading
• Deliver instruction in individual or small-group settings outside of the regular classroom program
• Use district-approved curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning levels
• Ensure all Title I services are secular, neutral, and non-ideological
• Maintain clear separation between Title I services and the nonpublic school's regular instructional program
• Follow all Title I, Part A regulations and district policies
• Participate in consultation processes with nonpublic school officials as required
• Organize and conduct parent/family nights (4 per building)
• Assess student progress using district-approved measures
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including lesson plans, progress monitoring data, and service logs
• Contribute to required Title I reports and audits
• Communicate student progress to district supervisors, nonpublic school supervisors, and when appropriate, to parents
• Collaborate with district Title I coordinators, administrators, and support staff
• Communicate professionally with nonpublic school administrators and teachers while maintaining district authority and oversight
• Participate in district meeting, trainings, and professional development
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the building administrator and/or Federal Programs Director