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TITLE I READING TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

Employer
Petersburg City Public Schools
Location
Petersburg, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title/Position: Title I Reading Teacher (Title I-funded)
Grade/Terms of Employment: 10 1/2 month contract
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date: April 21, 2021
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Location: Pleasants Lane Elementary
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Teaching and Learning

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) is seeking an individual with a deep commitment to improving student achievement by providing remediation to struggling students in the area of reading. The Title I reading teacher will use the "push-in" and on occasion "pull-out" method of remediation to support students needing Tier II and Tier III interventions. The Title I reading teacher will also use all data sources to provide targeted, research-based strategies to improve literacy skills of identified students. The Title I reading teacher will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to determine if intervention strategies are improving academic outcomes for students. The Title I reading teacher will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and district level staff to develop and plan remediation sessions aligned to state standards and student needs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

-The applicant shall provide a transcript that specifies graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in education or closely related field of study.

-Master's degree is preferred. Credentials shall include, at the minimum, strong academic preparation in elementary education with a concentration in reading and/or language arts; and/or an endorsement in grades K-6, 4-8, or other combination of related endorsement(s) preferred. An endorsement as a reading specialist is highly preferred.

-Three to five years of experience as a classroom teacher is a requirement for this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

-Gathers, organizes, and interprets assessment data on identified students;

-Utilizes best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified students;

-Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the Virginia English Standards of Learning (SOL) and school division's curricular requirements;

-Selects appropriate instructional materials to meet student needs;

-Demonstrates a working knowledge of selecting appropriate texts and developing text rigorous text dependent questions;

-Analyzes existing student achievement data and administers student assessments and monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of students;

-Maintains accurate student records and student progress data reports as required by district policy;

-Attends professional development opportunities;

-Stays abreast of current developments, research and new technology and intervention strategies designed to increase student learning;

-Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with school personnel;

-Promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy and models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions with co-workers, customers and clients;

-Follows district guidelines and policies.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

-The Title I reading teacher performs complex professional work that includes planning, coordinating, organizing and analyzing assessment data to provide "push-in" and on occasion "pull-out" research-based interventions in the areas of reading for identified students in a Title I school.

-Assessment data to be used to identify students should include SOL, SGA, PALS, GRA, benchmark, district and school level diagnostic assessments and all other available school and district data.

-Work is performed under the general supervision of the director, teaching and learning.

BENEFITS:
Position is eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment:
PCPS School Board Approval
National Child Care Background Check
Tuberculosis Test
Fingerprinting

DETAILS:
All qualified candidates must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Completed online application
2. Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
3. Must provide three (3) completed professional reference forms/letters.
4. All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.
5. Completion of Teacher Match profile (https://platform.teachermatch.org/signin.do)
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is received and accurate.
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, click the Apply Online Button below.

If you are unable to load supporting documentation to the on-line system, please submit your entire package to PCPSAPPLICATIONS@PETERSBURG.K12.VA.US
You must place the position title in the subject box.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Petersburg School Board is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Petersburg City Public Schools provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please call 804-732-0510. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by case basis.

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