Academic Facilitator at Blackburn Elementary

Catawba County Schools•Newton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities of the position fall into two categories. As a teacher, the academic facilitator is responsible for providing direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, to enable students to strengthen academic skills. As a literacy leader, the position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive literacy program at the assigned school through coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for literacy instruction.

Requirements

At least five years of successful teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred master’s degree in Reading Education from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers.
Exhibit research-based knowledge of language acquisition and child development through middle childhood.
Assist teachers in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in our district.
Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing.
Assist with implementing a balanced approach of direct teaching using authentic, literature based reading and writing opportunities.
Assist teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction.
Work with teachers and administrators to develop and use appropriate literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools.
Assist with district and school-wide literacy initiatives.
Provide ongoing professional development to staff.
Provide constructive feedback to teachers in their approach and instruction in reading and writing.
Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.
Effectively communicate accurate and up-to-date information to teachers and students in a way that enhances student learning.
Manage time and resources appropriately.
Create a positive atmosphere that promotes cooperation with administration, parents, coworkers, and students.
Demonstrate concern for students’ and teachers’ well being.
Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues.
Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
Be available for consult with parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day, as needed.
Spend time beyond the school day preparing and planning instruction and professional development.
Disaggregate and analyze data to target instruction, enhance student learning, and inform teacher practice.
Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or superintendent.