Position Type:
High School Teaching/Reading

Date Posted:
5/30/2019

Location:
Windsor High School

Date Available:
08/26/2019

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as a remedial resource instructor to improve students' achievement in reading.

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement Tier III reading instruction
  
  Administer diagnostic reading assessments and analyze the results
  
  Create evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction
  
  Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; model the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provide feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives
  
  Create and instruct individuals and small groups based on data
  
  Collaborate with other Reading teachers and the Reading Coordinator in program design, implementation and assessment
  
  Provide push-in reading act support in a literacy coach capacity, upon request
  
  Effective organizational and communication skills
  
  Creation of a safe and productive learning environment
  
  Implement effective parental communication to support students' education
  

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, writing, and mathematics.

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License :
Connecticut State Certification 102 and/or 097 required
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education :
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Master's Degree preferred.

Experience :
Successful prior teaching experience at the high school level preferred.

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Terrell Hill, Assistant Superintendent For Human Resources / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000 504 Coordinator: Steven Carvalho, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000