Title Reading Teacher

 USD 473 Title Reading Teacher at Enterprise Elementary School

Reports To:  Building Principal

Classification:  Certified

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

Job Summary

USD 473 elementary educators demonstrate a commitment to provide a safe and positive learning environment- which will empower all students to learn and achieve to their maximum potential and become responsible- productive citizens.

Qualifications

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities: 

• Provide targeted support and intervention strategies for students struggling with reading proficiency.
• Effectively implements the district-adopted elementary Reading curriculum.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers- special education staff- and parents to identify specific literacy challenges faced by students and assist in developing individualized intervention plans aimed at fostering reading development.

• Implement evidence-based practices and instructional strategies to improve their reading skills and increase their overall academic performance.  
• Assist in assessing students` reading abilities and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust interventions based on individual needs.
• Provide one-on-one and small group reading instruction using research-based methodologies.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in reading instruction.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive- inviting and safe learning environment.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching and treats others with dignity and respect.
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills and maintains confidentiality.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign.

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is frequently required to walk- sit- talk and hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. On occasion the employee may be required to work extended hours. 

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