TITLE I LITERACY AND MATH INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (LONG-TERM SUB)

Our Thomas Fleming School (grades 4 and 5) is seeking a long-term substitute literacy and math assistant to collaborate with other staff members to provide academic assistance to identified students beginning mid February through mid May. Due to the nature of the funding of the position, a valid teaching license is required. The positions shall involve meeting with instructional coaches building principal and classroom teachers on a regular basis to plan appropriate instructional interventions. Other essential duties and responsibility are outlined below, additional duties may be assigned:

- Using prepared lesson plans and identified interventions, instruct individuals and small groups of Title I eligible students within the regular classroom or in other settings, depending on students' needs.
- Plan appropriate instructional activities and learning opportunities, and administer assessments for Title I students in collaboration with classroom teachers, instructional coaches and learning specialists.
- Facilitate the instructional programs of Title I students under the supervision of the classroom and Title I coordinator.
- Document student performance and progress in literacy and math in collaboration with the classroom and Title I teachers reflective of the student's individual title program requirements.
- Meet regularly, to the greatest extent practicable, to coordinate Title I literacy and math activities with learning experiences in other content areas.
- Participate in professional learning opportunities with based on established goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.
- Participate in conferences with parents and make recommendations for parent involvement as much as practicable.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education or other appropriate discipline plus a minimum of one year of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Strong background in literacy and math instruction at the primary level preferred.
- Successful prior experience working with students and adapting literacy and math curriculum and program content to learner needs.
- Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in literacy and math, and the ability to apply these practices.
- Ability to plan student lessons in collaboration with the instructional coaches, learning specialists and classroom teachers, as well as and work independently with individuals and groups.
- Valid Vermont Professional Educator's License with a general elementary endorsement (1-00) which is required for funding.

Position is 6.5 hours/day on school days and pays $17.91/hour.

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Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
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At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the questions below relative to your candidacy for this position:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
2. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3. Please review the job description and answer the following question (a link to the job description has been provided in the posting): Are you able to complete the requirements of the job with or without accommodation?
Yes/No
4. Explain your understanding and experience with MTSS interventions and how you would support all learners using a layered system of supports.
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
5. How would you envision your work as a Title One literacy or math interventionist contributing to meeting the EWSD vision?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Dan Ryan
17 Prospect Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7705
Fax: 802-879-5598
Email: dryan@ewsd.org