Grade 2

Davenport Community School District

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of literacy and numeracy, incorporating best instructional practices throughout the daily schedule.
• Understand the importance of FAST and progress monitoring; maintain up-to-date progress monitoring and academic diagnostics.
• Differentiate instruction, including collection and analysis of data and implementation of all student accommodations, including behavioral.
• Participate in additional PBIS training and implement PBIS strategies in the classroom and school-wide.
• Support and have experience with the MTSS process.
• Provide solid core instruction with the goal of all students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
• Use the NIET rubric and methods such as self-reflection, peer observation, and coaching to continually improve instructional practices.
• Understand the Professional Learning Community process and collaborate with team members.
• Collaborate and co-teach with special education teachers/para-educators in an inclusive environment.
• Work as a team member to plan lessons, monitor progress, and make modifications as needed.
• Work enthusiastically with at-risk and special education students in an inclusive program model.
• Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior to achieve a productive learning atmosphere.
• Hold high academic expectations for all students.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement.
• Prepare students to meet district grade-level standards.
• Perform supervision duties, including AM/PM outside duty, hall, and restroom duties, with the belief that all teachers are on duty at all times.
• Participate in IEP development, work meetings, and parent conferences.
• Support the rigorous District Literacy Plan by:
  • Participating in ongoing training in Wonders, FAST, and LETRS.
  • Actively participating in the Data-Driven Decision Making System.
  • Using formative assessments to guide instruction and provide feedback to students, parents, building, and district staff.
  • Planning, monitoring, and/or implementing Tier II and Tier III interventions.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality to ensure successful job performance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned with a solution-focused mentality.
• Support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Utilize MTSS and PBIS or demonstrate willingness to be trained.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items up to 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors, including non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free and fast-paced environment with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Good presentation skills.
• Technologically proficient.