Reading & Math AIS Teacher

Reading & Math AIS Teacher

OLV Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY: This Academic Intervention teacher position is responsible for teaching reading and math to students identified as needing additional instruction in order to meet NYS grade-level standards. This teacher must demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student proficiency and to support the core values, vision, and mission of OLV Elementary School.

REPORTS TO: Principal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.

2. Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.

3. Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.

4. Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

5. Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.

6. Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.

7. Works to create and maintain a student-centered classroom where students are engaged participants in their own learning.

8. Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect, and provides cooperative learning opportunities.

9. Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.

10. Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.

11. Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.

12. Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.

13. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and collaborates with administrator to formulate and complete professional responsibilities.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others and build relationships with students, parents, and co-workers.

2. Ability to manage classroom effectively.

3. Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work responsibilities.

4. Ability to differentiate instruction to a wide range of learning styles and needs.

5. Work effectively within a team environment, collaborate with others.

6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

7. Organized, ability to follow instructions, document information.

8. Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required, New York provisional or permanent teaching certification in elementary education required.

Reading or Special Education certification preferred.

Previous experience working with children and providing instruction in a school setting preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM with a ½ hour lunch

September 1 to June 30

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION :

The physical demands are representative of those to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation(s):

Must be able to stand, walk and sit, climb stairs, and lift ten pounds.

Pay: $30,000/year, based on education and experience

Email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Or send cover letter with resume to:

OLV National Shrine and Basilica/OLV Elementary School
Human Resources Department
780 Ridge Road; Lackawanna, NY 14218

Pay: $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person