Newton Public Schools Newton , MA 02458
Posted 4 weeks ago
Department: Elementary Literacy Job Title: Early Literacy Teaching Assistant FLSA Status:
(Exempt/Non-exempt) Non-Exempt; Unit C, Category 1 Reports to: Principal In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
Summary:
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or higher - degree in education or related field
Strong verbal, written language and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members
Ability to be flexible, think creatively, and work across a number of elementary schools with diverse staff and students
Strong behavior management strategies for students
Desired Qualifications:
Early literacy teaching experience in a school setting (for example, teaching, co-teaching, individual tutoring, small group instruction)
Elementary Teaching Certification
Experience in the administration and use of various literacy assessment tools, for example the BAS, sight-word, phonics, and phonological awareness assessments
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
Supporting literacy assessments within the school building
Working with small groups and individual students on guided reading, strategy groups, phonics and word-study, phonological awareness or other literacy tasks
Collaborating with the Literacy Specialist and classroom teachers to determine student needs, plan lessons, and support students with differentiated literacy instruction
May be expected to provide substitute educator services
May be expected to attend trainings related to position
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Newton Public Schools