Teacher - Academic Support Title 1 (K – 5 Reading/Math)

Katy ISD•Katy, TX

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
A minimum of four years of experience teaching reading/math preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Reading and/or math specialization 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