·       Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in the program areas of ESL, Compensatory Education, Tile I and Dyslexia.

Responsibilities and Duties:

·       Kinder – 8^th Grade Math Coach for Instructional Staff

·       Support and guide reading teacher with responsibilities

·       Instruct students in grades k-8 who are in need of intense instructional support and foundational guides which appear to be lacking due to evidence in lack of progress

·       Facilitate RTI meetings and process

·       Facilitate the use of shared math materials and spaces, such as the Google Lounge

·       Coordinate school-wide events to facilitate events listed in the charter academic plan

Instructional Strategies

·       Design, write and use lesson plans that conform to the Charters curriculum. Ensure written plans are available for review and turned in weekly to Director of Special Programs.

·       Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles.

·       Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, charter policies and administrative regulations.

·       Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs.

·       Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments.

·       Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met.

·       Collaborate with staff to determine the Charter requirement for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods. 

·       Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process.

 Growth and Development

·       Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits.

·       Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.

·       Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities approved by the charter principal.

·       Serve as an example for students

·       Support mission of charter.

 Classroom Management and Organization

·       Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in the physical, social and emotional development of students.

·       Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook.

·       Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

·       Provide input on book, equipment and material selection.

Communication

·       Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences.

·       Confer with Special Populations Coordinator on all updates and curriculum issues occurring within the reading programs.

·       Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.

·       Present information accurately through clear communication skills.

       Professional

·       Enrich job skills through professional development activities.

·       Attend off-campus workshops and conferences to enhance and maintain up to date knowledge of current reading programs, methodologies and compliance issues.

      Other

·       Keep up to date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

·       Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required.

·       Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·       None required, however instructional support and guidance given to K-8 teachers for math intervention.

 Additional Job-Related Duties:

·       Maintain control in stressful situations

·       Extended hours may be required

·       Some lifting may be required

·       Member of at least one campus/district level committee