Part-Time Reading Aide (Please apply directly to North Star Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District • Newark, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

North Star Academy, a public charter school in Douglas County School District serving 675 PK-8 students, is seeking a Part-Time Reading Aide for the 26-27 school year. Founded in 2006, NSA is a National School of Character and John Irwin School of Excellence. Our school’s mission is to provide a Core Knowledge education with an integrated Spanish language program that challenges students to meet their highest potential through differentiated academic instruction and rich social and cultural experiences within a safe, orderly and nurturing environment. This is a part-time position, requiring 3 full days per week.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Strong follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and students

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Background knowledge in early literacy skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, high frequency words, fluency, comprehension, writing).
• Experience in providing small group/one-on-one intervention and formal assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group or individual Tier 2 and 3 reading intervention for 4th - 8th grade students based on READ and RTI plans.
• Create a weekly schedule for RTI groups to maximize intervention time.
• Regularly collaborate with teachers about daily lessons.
• Prepare extension lessons and activities to support class assignments and facilitate learning.
• Use the Core Knowledge Sequence and reading curriculum to deliver lessons.
• Assist in administering screening and diagnostic tests.
• Progress monitor READ plan goals based on teacher input.
• Proctor CMAS in the spring for small groups/individual students.
• Attend monthly RTI meetings.
• Provide accommodations for students on 504 Plans.
• Provide additional individual reading intervention for younger students using a supplemental program on an as-needed basis.
• Complete the READ Act Training.
• Maintain best practices through embedded staff development provided by North Star Academy and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by the North Star Academy Board of Directors and Administration.
• Provide student progress updates.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Deliver instruction to students.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED