.5 Dyslexia Support Teacher

About the position

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught
• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
• Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time
• Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students
• Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
• Models and promotes effective communication
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
• Manages materials and supplies
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Requirements

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
• Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements
• Academy District 20, Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
• Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $51,250.00-$81,624.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 18.75 Hours per Day: 3.75 hour(s) per day
• Number of Days per Year: 183 Days M-F
• Benefits Eligibility: Part-time - Regular