Teacher - Academic Support/Bilingual
Katy ISD•Katy, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide reading and/or math intervention to at-risk students. Administer diagnostic assessments to identify specific instructional needs of at-risk students, and develop and deliver reading/math intervention plans to accelerate reading/math growth for students who qualify for At-risk according to the 13 state criteria.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
- Knowledge of reading and/or math intervention strategies
- Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic reading/math assessment instruments
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required
- Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction
- Bilingual Certifcation
Nice To Haves
- Masters preferred
- Reading and/or math specialization preferred
- A minimum of four years of experience teaching reading/math preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide reading/math intervention to at-risk students “most” at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations.
- Administer diagnostic reading/math instruments to students most at risk of reading/math failure.
- Interpret diagnostic reading/math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students.
- Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students.
- Monitor reading/math progress of identified at-risk students.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Assist classroom teachers in analyzing reading/math assessments and in designing and delivering reading/math interventions.
- Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling at-risk students.
- Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and math development in the home.
- Attend on-going staff development in the areas of reading/math intervention.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and Facilities.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
- Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy
Benefits
- Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
- Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
- Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
- World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
- Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
- Competitive pay for teachers
- Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
- Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
- Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
- Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
- Positive work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
