Title 1 Teacher (Elementary)

Ann Arbor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks an Elementary Title I Teacher to support literacy and math goals in Title I funded classrooms. The role involves differentiating instruction using ongoing assessments and collaborating with classroom teachers to close achievement gaps.

The successful candidate will use data to guide instruction, engage students with hands-on materials, and maintain progress records while working with administrators on district Title I initiatives.

Qualifications

• Using ongoing assessment information to differentiate instruction
• Establishing high levels of student engagement and interaction
• Use of active learning, manipulatives and visual displays to scaffold concepts
• Focus on problem solving and mathematical reasoning
• Strategic use of classroom discourse to build understanding

Responsibilities

• Teach District approved curriculum through supplemental support
• Develop lessons and instructional material to differentiate curriculum based on student needs and data
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth
• Maintain appropriate records of interventions and assessments
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Use data to generate individualized learning
• Collaborate with Admin on Title I plan and budget
• Co-teach with classroom teachers to support Title I students via push-in model
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Team
• Collaborate with other interventionists
• Attend district Title I meetings

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Active learning with manipulatives

Mathematical reasoning

Classroom discourse

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement

Elementary/middle school teaching experience

Tools

Technology integration

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary Teaching/ Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Title I Teacher

This position is funded with Title and/or Section 31a At-Risk Funds

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate must be able to perform the essential duties. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in education. Possess a valid, current Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement. Elementary/middle school teaching experience desired. Be recognized as a collaborative instructional team member. Have demonstrated success sharing and consulting with colleagues. Have demonstrated success working with underachieving students and closing the achievement gap(s). Demonstrate proficiency with evidence-based instructional techniques such as a. using ongoing assessment information to differentiate instruction; b. establishing a high level of student engagement and interaction that builds on students' prior knowledge; c. use of active learning, manipulatives and visual displays to scaffold students' understanding of concepts and numerical relationships; d. focus on problem solving, mathematical reasoning, justifying ideas and answers, making sense of mathematical situations e. strategic use of classroom discourse through which students construct meaning and understanding

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach District approved curriculum through supplemental support

Develop lessons and instructional material to differentiate curriculum based on student needs and data

Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth

Maintain appropriate records of interventions and assessments including preparing progress report

Regular and reliable attendance.

Effective use of data to generate individualized learning

Confer with building admin and improvement team on Title I plan and budget

Collaborate and co-teach with classroom teachers to support identified Title I students through a push-in model

Actively participate on the building's Continuous Improvement Team

Collaboratively confer, plan and teach with other building interventionists

Regularly attend district Title I meetings

Follow all Title I program requirements and applicable school and district policies

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information in written and oral form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Use technology effectively. Use professional judgment and ability to carry out all assigned responsibilities in a safe and effective manner at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit and walk and sometimes stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as typed material. Hearing abilities used while performing this job are hearing conversation in a quiet or noisy environment. The employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.