Middle School Reading Specialist Teacher

One City Schools, Inc. • Madison, WI

3d • $55,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

One City Preparatory Academy is seeking a dynamic and skilled Reading Specialist Teacher. This position is responsible for supporting the learning of scholars individually and in small groups, collaborating, coaching, modeling, and consulting with lead and support teachers about best practices in teaching reading, and staying abreast of current research and best practices in reading instruction. As a Reading Specialist, this entails creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every scholar; establishing effective rapport with scholars; motivating scholars to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in reading; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Scholars will receive instruction from the reading specialist in small and large groups. Depending on individual student needs, components of different reading programs or methodologies are utilized. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Certified/Certifiable to teach in Wisconsin (or willingness to become certified with the assistance of One City Schools)
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, including working with students with learning differences, and the skill and willingness to adjust to student understanding and misunderstanding.
• Experience with reading assessments (informal and formal).
• Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to be able to create and implement routines and rituals to ensure student achievement.
• Flexibility
• Comfort with discomfort
• Enthusiasm to build a school together
• Compassion
• Community-focused
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• 2 years teaching experience in a Middle and/or High School setting, preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience preferred but not required; urban teaching (or student-teaching) experience and teaching children from racial, ethnic, and linguistically diverse backgrounds also preferred.
• Experience in EL (Expeditionary Learning) or student-led project-based learning is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assign related coursework and track student performance; evaluate programs and student progress (conferences, written evaluation, and written daily correspondence)
• Effectively adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Instruct and encourage individual students; establish goals for individualized students and small group
• Implement and model the school’s curriculum with a strong emphasis on community
• Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding students’ progress
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Participate in student extra-curricular activities, such as sponsorship of clubs, involvement in after-school student activities, chaperone student events
• Manage the class and ensure engagement and discipline
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
• Select, store, order, issue and inventory equipment, materials and supplies
• Additional duties as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Healthy prepared breakfast, lunch, and snack provided while at work
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Investment in comprehensive professional development
• 401K with employer match of 5.9%
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level