To provide support to students experiencing difficulties mastering content and performance standards.
This position is dedicated to working directly with students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications:
Teaching Certificate issued by Texas Education Agency
ESL Certification, required.
Experience:
Minimum five years classroom teaching experience
Knowledge of student intervention strategies such as; iStation, Think through Math, Daily Five, Imagine Learning, Leveled Literacy Intervention, SIPPS, Reading Recovery, BUILD and Number Corner is preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Student support (in collaboration with classroom teacher).
Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student’s culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background
Select, develop, modify and/or adapt materials and resources, which support learning objectives and address students’ varying learning styles and special needs
Ensure proper interventions are put in place for struggling students
Provide intervention support with effective implementation
Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques
Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners
Establish and use behavior management techniques, which are appropriate and effective
Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
Assist with the development and implementation of instructional intervention plans
Monitor progress of at-risk students
Review and analyze documented student data for needed modification
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
Applies excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Communicates with principal, teachers, and staff about student needs and offers support as needed
Communicates and models research based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Maintains a continued awareness of current research and trends in curriculum
MISCELLANEOUS
Performs other duties as may be assigned by campus administrator