Literacy Interventionist- Middle School

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Literacy Interventionist
Summary
Responsible for instructing secondary-level students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of 6-8 Core Knowledge and state content standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in accordance with the Colorado Teacher Professional Practices. 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.
Description Of Job Tasks

• Complete before-school duty, after-school duty, and/or lunch duty.
• With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in:
• Administer appropriate discipline when necessary.
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and actively work to develop a professional, respectful, and trusting relationship with advisees.
• Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
• Include and engage families in the student's education.
• Standards-based lesson plans and learning activities.
• Individualized programs of instruction for students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
• Communicate students' progress, and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
• Classroom materials and curriculum.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
• Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students' assignments and assessments in a timely manner.
• Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
• Department, team, building meetings and discussions.
• Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional time, supervise the safety and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings.
• Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
• With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.

Education And Related Work Experience

• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred
• Bachelor's degree

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado teacher license with appropriate endorsements preferred
• CPR and first aid training will be required at hire

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Be a part of and work with a team.
• Math skills
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Possess the following skills:
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• English language skills

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs
• Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and/or other software packages
• Typical office equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.
Physical Activity
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Close vision at 20 inches or less
X
Distance vision at 20 feet or more
X
Peripheral vision
X
Ability to adjust to focus
X
Weight and Force Demands
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
Mental Functions
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X