Res Tchr, Site, Reading, SpcRe

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Reading Resource Teacher to assist educators in enhancing students' reading skills. The ideal candidate will have a Florida Professional Educator Certificate and at least three years of classroom experience. Responsibilities include offering training for teachers and ensuring effective English Language Arts instruction. This full-time role supports the district's educational goals and offers a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Florida Professional Educator Certificate.
• Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge in implementing English Language Arts standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting students’ educational needs and district initiatives.
• Provide professional development opportunities for teachers.
• Collaborate with English Language Arts leaders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Interpreting Assessment Data

Instructional Strategies

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Three years classroom teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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Summary

The site‑based Reading Resource Teacher will be responsible for assisting teachers in meeting students’ educational needs.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of district initiatives in the area of English Language Arts.
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in writing/language arts instruction across content areas. Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, and conferences.
• Serves as a resource to the school for strategies and materials to increase English Language Arts achievement.
• Assists teachers in implementing the Language Arts Florida Standards. Assists teachers in organizing classrooms and instructional focus for English Language Arts instruction.
• Assists with professional development opportunities. Trains teachers, in the content area of English Language Arts instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, use of materials, and specific instructional topics. Models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals. Provides follow‑up support to district and site based training.
• Conducts classroom walk‑throughs and provides follow‑up with teachers.
• Creates assessments for targeted standards, and trains and assists teachers in selection and use of a variety of assessment instruments. Models and coaches how to administer assessments and collect data. Assists with implementation and administration of district tests.
• Conferences with teachers to assist in interpreting assessment data and planning instruction.
• Provides small group instruction for selected students.
• Assists with English Language Arts competitions.
• Assists with textbook implementation.
• Collaborates with on‑site English Language Arts leaders to provide support for English Language Arts instruction.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standards of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.
• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
• The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate required.
• Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
• Mathematical Skills: Applies advanced math concepts and math operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.
• Reasoning Ability: Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deals with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non‑dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

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Current Employee Information

• Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools? Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings. All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position. Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility. If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181. You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening. (Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location))

Salary Schedules Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Primary and Secondary Education

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