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Syracuse City School District	Job posting 37073
725 HARRISON ST, SYRACUSE, New York, 13210	Job posted as of Nov 10, 2016 until Until Filled

We're Building Our Future! Learn more at syracusecityschools.com/jobs About Our District The Syracuse City School District is Building our Future by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve at a high level. Teaching and learning are our core business and we know that education is essential to improve future life opportunities for our students. We also recognize that strong leaders and teachers together have a profound impact on student achievement. With this in mind, we are seeking educators who are ready to partner with us and our community in ensuring a bright future for all students. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs and serves over 21,000 students in grades Pre K-12. 78% of SCSD students qualify for free or reduced lunch price, and approximately 20% are served by the Office of Special Education. 77% of the students in the school district are students of color. Our Commitment to Diversity At the Syracuse City School District, we believe it’s in the interest of both students and the public to have a staff which is highly qualified and effective in performing the duties assigned to them, and which contains a healthy diversity of personal backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means we are committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability or any other legally protected category under federal, state or local law. Once hired, employees will need to present proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all – including students who fall behind or have been considered “hard to serve” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged Interim Superintendent Jaime Alicea with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

One key strategy the Syracuse City School District is utilizing to close achievement gaps and build the foundational skills and knowledge students need to prepare for college and careers is to hire Intervention Specialists to provide additional data-driven, differentiated, explicit and systematic instruction to students performing significantly below grade level expectations, especially in the areas of Mathematics and Reading.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the development, coordination and delivery of the school’s math and/or reading intervention program.
Collaborate with Instructional Coach and classroom teachers for instructional planning and delivery.
Collect and interpret relevant assessment data to drive instruction.
Monitor, maintain, and submit as needed, accurate records on student achievement, articulating specific progress and/or concerns.
Communicate specific student progress to teachers, administrators, and parents as appropriate.
Prepare and deliver explicit, scientifically based math and/or reading instruction to small groups of students.
Assist students using software and materials related to math and/or literacy programs.
Attend professional development as required to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content, especially math and/or reading.
Promote and maintain positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
Demonstrate professional work habits.
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to math and/or literacy as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience, with a strong emphasis implementing a rigorous curriculum in K-12 educational settings.
New York State Teaching Certification
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, mathematics, literacy or related field preferred.
Master’s degree and/or certification in mathematics, reading or literacy preferred.

SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

The current new hire, base salary for this position is $47,500. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 Contract.

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