Academic Support Teacher (ELA and Math Intervention)- Lincoln Middle School

About the role

To serve as a resource for students in need of intervention services. The Academic Support Teacher develops small group/individualized lesson plans and materials, conducts individualized/small group instruction, and assesses student performance and progress as a way to guide the intervention services provided. The Academic Support Teacher works collaboratively with teachers to implement a quality intervention program that is research-based and differentiated for student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for intervention in individual, and/or small group settings.
• Assists in creating a schedule for students to have access to the intervention support.
• Establishes clear objectives for all intervention support, and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Regularly creates and conducts formal and informal assessments to monitor student needs, drive targeted intervention, and provide data reports of student performance to required staff members.
• Plans to meet student learning goals, choosing appropriate strategies, resources, and materials to differentiate instruction; developing appropriate sequencing of learning experiences; and allowing multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill.
• Models thinking that guides students in examining their own thinking and practices.
• Engages students in understanding and identifying quality work and provides them with effective feedback to improve their work.
• Uses real-world problems in applying knowledge and practice and engages students in the real-world application of concepts.
• Recognizes when student misconceptions interfere with learning and create learning progressions to correct these misconceptions.
• Helps students persevere in using skills fluently, effectively, and meaningfully.
• Creates learning environments in which individual differences are respected and valued.
• Collaborates with families, school teachers and staff, and other professionals to promote student growth and development.
• Collaborates as a school team and with classroom teachers, giving feedback on practice, examining student work, analyzing data, and making decisions to improve student learning.
• Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of instruction, intervention, and assessment.
• Assists staff members in learning various assessment techniques.
• Engages in professional learning to enhance his/her knowledge and skill, contribute to the knowledge and skill of others, and work collaboratively to advance professional practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Missouri teaching certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards.
• Background experience and knowledge in the area of elementary instruction.
• Preferred: Master of Education.
• Preferred: Teaching experience in urban schools.
• Preferred: Experience as a Resource Teacher.
• Preferred: Experience with curriculum and assessment development.
• Preferred: Leadership experience.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Pay

Salary Grade: T01 - T06 starting at $50,558.

Schedule

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 workdays.