Teacher Reading Interventionist
- Employer
- Jefferson County Public Schools
- Location
- Golden, CO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Meiklejohn Elementary is located in the western part of Arvada where our students play overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountains. We are proud to have high academic standards for all students as well as a balanced approach to meet the social and emotional needs of all that walk through our doors. We believe students must have tools to support them in their life both inside as well as outside of school and contribute to their ever-changing world. Our students and staff embrace a growth mindset and we are always striving to learn and grow from each other. Our population of over 500 students in grades K-5 has 1:1 access to technology as well as an authentic learning environment to provide various learning opportunities for our students. We are lucky to have an amazingly involved family community who support us to be our best through their support in a variety of ways.
ABOUT YOU
Meiklejohn Elementary seeks passionate educators to join an experienced team of teachers operating with high levels of professionalism and community investment. Candidates who embrace a growth mindset, willingness to fail forward, understand the importance of social-emotional learning and appreciate collaboration are important to our core work. In addition to traditional teaching duties, applicants are expected to participate in school events and various student life opportunities. Applicants must love kids, be energetic, flexible, and hold a strong belief that all students can achieve. The ability to model technology best practices and data-based instruction is required. Preferred experience in the following areas: Lucy Calkins reading and writing Units of Study, FOSS science instruction, and blended learning.
ABOUT THE JOB
Preferred experience in the following interventions:
-Ortin Gillingham
-LLI
-Fundations
-Experience as an interventionist preferred
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 08/08/2019
Teacher Elementary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .8, Hours/Day: 6.4, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY: Provide results-based reading and/or math interventions to supplement the core classroom instruction. These interventions will include alignment to State and District standards and benchmarks including screening, diagnostic assessment, on-going progress monitoring and summative assessment data. The interventions must be research based and tailored to the needs of the students. Responsible for performing the required work and reports mandated by NCLB, USDE and Colorado Department of Education and Jefferson County Public Schools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provide a double dose of reading and/or math instruction for identified students.
Work with the school community to create a seamless school-wide literacy and math community and program, working with other teachers, classroom teachers, Special Education teachers, and ESL teachers.
Follow the procedures for selecting students who need additional support with reading and/or math.
Work with all Instructional Coaches in the building, Intervention teachers, classroom teachers and building administration to ensure that each student is matched to appropriate intervention(s).
Implement knowledge of and experience with one-on-one and small group early interventions models.
Coordinate each student's program with classroom/core content teachers to reinforce and supplement guaranteed and viable curriculum for literacy and/or math development.
Work with a building level team to develop and maintain the parent component of the program and to develop the School-level Parent Compact and compliance documents and activities.
Analyze, understand and use assessment data to design appropriate lessons.
Collaboratively analyze baseline screening data, diagnostic data, progress monitoring data, and summative data to make instructional decisions about students and interventions.
Communicate each student's program and student progress with the classroom teacher on a regular basis to reinforce and supplement District curriculum.
Model effective instructional strategies in the classroom for other teachers as needed.
Maintain an up-to-date daily schedule, forms, ongoing progress monitoring, and body of evidence that supports interventions and instructional decisions.
Participate and attend all necessary professional development opportunities at the school site and the district level.
Participate as a member of the school community.
Attend all staff meetings and team/level meetings as well as assume committee-meeting responsibilities.
Attend school staffings when appropriate.
Support the school community in following school and district policies.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Colorado Teaching License and Highly Qualified at the elementary level. Masters degree in reading or math, knowledge and application of current reading and/or math research practices, and an ESL endorsement preferred. A minimum of 15 semester hours of advanced study in reading and/or math development and instruction.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience. Experience with at-risk populations and communities. Experience with the alignment of assessment data, grade-level benchmarks, essential learnings and appropriate resource materials.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Extensive knowledge of comprehensive literacy program and deep understanding of essential reading components and approaches. Deep understanding of best practices in mathematics. Demonstrated success with assessment data analysis, instructional decision making and curricular alignment. Knowledge and experience in ESL strategies. Successful implementation of research based intervention at the classroom level or with a more intensive intervention design.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Meiklejohn Elementary is located in the western part of Arvada where our students play overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountains. We are proud to have high academic standards for all students as well as a balanced approach to meet the social and emotional needs of all that walk through our doors. We believe students must have tools to support them in their life both inside as well as outside of school and contribute to their ever-changing world. Our students and staff embrace a growth mindset and we are always striving to learn and grow from each other. Our population of over 500 students in grades K-5 has 1:1 access to technology as well as an authentic learning environment to provide various learning opportunities for our students. We are lucky to have an amazingly involved family community who support us to be our best through their support in a variety of ways.
ABOUT YOU
Meiklejohn Elementary seeks passionate educators to join an experienced team of teachers operating with high levels of professionalism and community investment. Candidates who embrace a growth mindset, willingness to fail forward, understand the importance of social-emotional learning and appreciate collaboration are important to our core work. In addition to traditional teaching duties, applicants are expected to participate in school events and various student life opportunities. Applicants must love kids, be energetic, flexible, and hold a strong belief that all students can achieve. The ability to model technology best practices and data-based instruction is required. Preferred experience in the following areas: Lucy Calkins reading and writing Units of Study, FOSS science instruction, and blended learning.
ABOUT THE JOB
Preferred experience in the following interventions:
-Ortin Gillingham
-LLI
-Fundations
-Experience as an interventionist preferred
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 08/08/2019
Teacher Elementary
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .8, Hours/Day: 6.4, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY: Provide results-based reading and/or math interventions to supplement the core classroom instruction. These interventions will include alignment to State and District standards and benchmarks including screening, diagnostic assessment, on-going progress monitoring and summative assessment data. The interventions must be research based and tailored to the needs of the students. Responsible for performing the required work and reports mandated by NCLB, USDE and Colorado Department of Education and Jefferson County Public Schools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provide a double dose of reading and/or math instruction for identified students.
Work with the school community to create a seamless school-wide literacy and math community and program, working with other teachers, classroom teachers, Special Education teachers, and ESL teachers.
Follow the procedures for selecting students who need additional support with reading and/or math.
Work with all Instructional Coaches in the building, Intervention teachers, classroom teachers and building administration to ensure that each student is matched to appropriate intervention(s).
Implement knowledge of and experience with one-on-one and small group early interventions models.
Coordinate each student's program with classroom/core content teachers to reinforce and supplement guaranteed and viable curriculum for literacy and/or math development.
Work with a building level team to develop and maintain the parent component of the program and to develop the School-level Parent Compact and compliance documents and activities.
Analyze, understand and use assessment data to design appropriate lessons.
Collaboratively analyze baseline screening data, diagnostic data, progress monitoring data, and summative data to make instructional decisions about students and interventions.
Communicate each student's program and student progress with the classroom teacher on a regular basis to reinforce and supplement District curriculum.
Model effective instructional strategies in the classroom for other teachers as needed.
Maintain an up-to-date daily schedule, forms, ongoing progress monitoring, and body of evidence that supports interventions and instructional decisions.
Participate and attend all necessary professional development opportunities at the school site and the district level.
Participate as a member of the school community.
Attend all staff meetings and team/level meetings as well as assume committee-meeting responsibilities.
Attend school staffings when appropriate.
Support the school community in following school and district policies.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Colorado Teaching License and Highly Qualified at the elementary level. Masters degree in reading or math, knowledge and application of current reading and/or math research practices, and an ESL endorsement preferred. A minimum of 15 semester hours of advanced study in reading and/or math development and instruction.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience. Experience with at-risk populations and communities. Experience with the alignment of assessment data, grade-level benchmarks, essential learnings and appropriate resource materials.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Extensive knowledge of comprehensive literacy program and deep understanding of essential reading components and approaches. Deep understanding of best practices in mathematics. Demonstrated success with assessment data analysis, instructional decision making and curricular alignment. Knowledge and experience in ESL strategies. Successful implementation of research based intervention at the classroom level or with a more intensive intervention design.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
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