Requisition Number 19-1144
Title (CPA)Elementary Reading Interventionist 2019/20
City Westminster State CO

Description

Elementary Reading Interventionist
INSPIRE THE FUTURE!

The Interventionist Teacher is a highly qualified, State certified teacher responsible for delivering effective instruction at the core, strategic, and intensive levels. Teachers monitor student progress through the K12 platform, and work actively with students and parents to ensure positive learning outcomes for each child.

AS A VIRTUAL TEACHER, YOU WILL ENJOY...

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of processes to set measureable academic goals, provide related instruction, evaluate effectiveness of instruction through progress monitoring, and document student progress and achievement;
• Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and is able to demonstrate knowledge of how State standards align with it;
• Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
• Orients students to their course, communicates requirements, sets and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours and conducts instructional sessions;
• Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student's achievement, establishes and maintains a positive rapport with families, conducts conferences with students and parents (or other responsible adults), provides individualized instruction to help each students achieve K12 curricular objectives;
• Supports parents with student curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with Academy policies and procedures, organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of at least one (1) virtual club;
• Grades student work and maintains grade book, alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress, maintains regular contact with students and families via the Virtual Classroom Environment;
• Creates and manages a home office; supports students with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment; supports students through basic computer troubleshooting.
• Proctors site-based exams:
• Collaborates with peers in order to provide a positive experience for students;
• Builds community by contributing to school message boards, newsletters and events;
• Travels to, participates and presents in regular staff meetings and professional development sessions;
• Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and State requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.

Get to know CPA!

• Colorado Preparatory Academy
• Behind the Scenes
• A Day in the Life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning. Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Three (3) years of teaching experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience AND
• Meets State 's No Child Left Behind's (NCLB) Highly Qualified Teacher requirements AND
• Reading endorsement
• Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate State teaching certification.

OTHER REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with students and parents
• Able to adapt learning plans to meet individual needs and learning styles; create an instructional and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Customer service orientation
• Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum
• Ability to travel within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled professional development meetings and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations
• Ability to pass required background check including obtain fingerprint clearance card (where applicable)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with charter school environment
• Customer service experience, especially supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools
• Proficient in principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction for special needs students
• Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environments

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home based position.
  The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job
  
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