RTI Instructor

Fairview Public Schools; Fairview (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Public Schools is seeking an RTI Instructor to enhance student achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics under the guidance of the School Principal. The ideal candidate will implement district-approved remedial curricula and develop assessment techniques to tailor instruction to individual student needs.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, utilizing technology for teaching, monitoring student progress, and coordinating with staff on effective instructional strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in education and prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Preferred Master's Degree.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an RTI instructor to improve students' achievement.
• Develop remedial reading, writing and math strategies.
• Conduct remedial learning activities using technology.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods

Differentiated instruction

English grammar

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in education discipline

Masters Degree preferred

Job description

RTI Instructor

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as an RTI instructor to improve students' achievement in reading, writing and mathematics, implementing district approved remedial reading, writing and mathematics curricula and programs.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of remedial reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
• Develops remedial reading, writing and mathematics strategies, and lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics.
• Conducts remedial learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading, writing and mathematics assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the methods of remediation in reading writing and mathematics by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Travel

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, writing, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status

Exempt