Teacher - LAP

General Summary

The Title I/LAP Basic Skills position is a master teacher with excellent instructional and communication skills that provides assistance to district Title I & LAP staff with fully implementing effective and compliant programs; work with district teachers and para‑educators in the development and implementation of performance learning and assessment, content frameworks and modifications and accommodations to meet the needs of diverse learners;

assess staff development needs and coordinate and present on‑site and district level staff training to meet these identified needs; assist in program development, preparation of applications and budgets, program reviews, and resource allocations.

Washington State teaching credential with appropriate endorsement(s): ELEMENTARY K-8. Masters degree preferred. Demonstrate desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse backgrounds.

• Comply with all guidelines and regulations by state and federal Title I/LAP policies and laws. Related to At Risk Student Intervention program:
  Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring of students receiving intervention instruction/services;
  Coordinate and plan student intervention program aligned to state and local learning standards. Collaborate with classroom teachers, building administrators, director, and parents when designing the learning program to support reading/math services provided to identified students;
  Facilitate parent involvement activities building school to home connections for learning, that support our Title I/LAP programs.
• Maintain accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports.
• Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and researched based resource materials needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services.
• Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
• Model lessons and co‑teach to increase educator instructional expertise to effectively impact literacy outcomes for program struggling students to meet ELA standards.

• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements.
• Knowledge of district adopted curricula.
• Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment.
• Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process.
• Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Skills in organizational techniques.
• Skill in reading, writing and oral communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.
• Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
• Ability and commitment to work with a full range of students.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population.
• Ability to follow district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, students and parents from diverse, cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
• Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.

Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior. May experience frequent interruptions and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to deal with…