Part Time Title 1 Special Reading-Elementary

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a part-time Title 1 Reading Teacher. A Missouri teaching certificate is required, Elementary certification, and Title I Reading certification preferred.

The candidate will support elementary reading across K-12 as appropriate, manage classrooms, collaborate with staff, and communicate with parents to foster student growth and achievement in reading fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Missouri teaching certificate.
• Elementary certification required.
• Title I Reading certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and removing barriers to learning success.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instruction.
• Supports classroom instruction.
• To work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of materials or skills.
• Assist teachers in monitoring progress and student learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instruction

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Collaboration with staff

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Elementary certification required

Title I Reading Teacher certification preferred

Job description

Part time Title 1 Reading Teacher. Reading K-12 Certification preferred. Elementary certification required.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Exempt

Reports To

• Building Principal

Job Goal

• To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and removing barriers to learning success.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instruction.
• Supports classroom instruction.
• To work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of materials or skills.
• Assist teachers in monitoring progress and student learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Terms Of Employment

• Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy using the Support Staff evaluation.