Reading Intervention Teacher

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success.

About the Role

As a Reading Intervention Teacher, you will be responsible for the academic growth of small groups of students. The Reading Intervention Teacher will meet one-on-one or in small groups with students to assess their current level of performance and provide targeted instruction. The Reading Intervention Teacher is responsible for keeping detailed records of their sessions with students and reviewing data.

Responsibilities

• Work individually or in small groups with students to assess current level of performance.
• Provide targeted instructional that meets the need of each individual student.
• Write lesson plans and analyze data under the direction of the Intervention Coordinator.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Follow directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.
• Auxiliary responsibilities:
  • Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
  • Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to work and interact with individual at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Displays good communication and uses common sense and a street-smart approach to student psychology.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral, Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).
• Good knowledge of company and school policies and procedures.
• Detail knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.

Job Requirements

• College credit hours in the field of Education OR valid teaching certificate.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.

Physical Demands

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.

Work Environment

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.