Title I Small Group Instructor (Part-Time 5.8 Hrs.)

Title I Small Group Instructor position available at Woodridge Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. The position is part-time (5.8 hrs.).

• No Benefits

• Salary per the WEA Negotiated Agreement

• Current/valid teaching license required

• Reading Endorsement (059902) Preferred

• Middle CH Certification (4-9), Language Arts, Reading, Elementary (1-8)

Description: Plan, develop, schedule and implement the remedial reading (and sometimes remedial math) educational program for students identified with such needs; evaluate and revise the programs as appropriate; actively involved in student, colleague and parent communications and relations

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Promote safety of students

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Maintain accurate records as required

• Take necessary precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades

• Attend meetings and in-services per contract

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and staff

• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

• Refer students with suspected disabilities according to building/district protocol

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education

• Assist in identifying students who qualify for services

• Provide appropriate intervention for qualifying students

• Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program

• Work with students individually, in small groups, and/or in co-taught classrooms

• Assist students with their tasks; read to students; conduct activities that work to maintain previous teaching

• Assist students with programmed materials

• Promote good social relationships between students

• Assist in the administration of standardized assessments (for example, DIBELS)

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary

• Refer attendance, health, academic and psychological emotional concerns or problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee as appropriate to the job title

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university

• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license

• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• General computer skills

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

• Occasional interaction with unruly students