Elementary School: Literacy Intervention Teacher Title

Job Overview

The Teacher Literacy Intervention Elementary Title I will provide focused literacy interventions to selected elementary students at the assigned campus. The incumbent will provide leadership and coaching to teachers on effective English/Language Arts and Reading instruction as well as guidance to Title I ELA teachers in utilizing effective reading and writing practices within the classroom setting. This position will assist with assessing and evaluating student achievement, modifying instructional activities as required, communicating student progress to classroom teachers, campus administrators and parents and fulfilling the duties required by the principal on a Title I campus.

• Provide intensive literacy intervention to identified small groups of students using “pull-out” and “push-in” models
• Work collaboratively with teachers to deliver exemplary literacy instruction to all students
• Use data to assist teachers to identify and group students who need additional literacy supports
• Participate in RtI meetings, including Section 504 services, campus support teams, educational services, etc.
• Provide training and support through academic coaching, co‑teaching, lesson modeling, facilitating, etc. when working with the classroom teacher
• Participate in and lead ongoing and job-embedded professional development in the area of literacy
• Attend training for methods and strategies that improve general reading instruction and demonstrate best practices
• Participate in professional growth and development and stay abreast of current research through continuing education, campus/district-level professional development and meetings, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations, etc.
• Maintain and submit documentation to support intervention activities that address the Comprehensive Needs Assessment which is included in the Campus Improvement Plan in compliance with Title I

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification – elementary certification required; current ESL certification
• Valid Texas ESL Certification – current ESL certification
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in English/Language Arts or Reading at the elementary level
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who require reading and writing intervention
• Thorough understanding of reading and writing research and instructional strategies
• Strong oral and written communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to share expertise with peers while working with students and providing job-embedded professional development
• Leadership ability and experience in providing coaching and support to classroom teachers in the area of literacy

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or carrying work‑related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development…