Teacher - Math Academic Support 6-8th Grade

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

20h • 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

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

• RediMD Telemedicine
• EAP for mental healthcare
• 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

What This Job Offers

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