Academic Support Teacher Position Available In Clay, Missouri

Academic Support Teacher Iowa City Community School District – 4.1

Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$58.5K – $85.8K a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Pension plan Qualifications 5 years Curriculum development Teaching Certification Mid-level Master’s degree

Education Leadership Teaching Master of Education Full Job Description Kansas City Public Schools Academic Support Teacher Job Title Code:

01508

Salary Grade:

T01 – T06

Department:

School Leadership Reports To:

Administrator FLSA Status:

Exempt Position Summary:

To serve as a resource for students in need of intervention services. The Academic Support Teacher develops small group/individualized lesson plans and materials, conducts individualized/small group instruction, and assesses student performance and progress as a way to guide the intervention services provided. The Academic Support Teacher works collaboratively with teachers to implement a quality intervention program that is research-based and differentiated for student needs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

(Responsibilities) Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for intervention in individual, and/or small group settings. Assists in creating a schedule for students to have access to the intervention support. Establishes clear objectives for all intervention support, and provides written evidence of preparation upon request. Regularly creates and conducts formal and informal assessments to monitor student needs, drive targeted intervention, and provide data reports of student performance to required staff members. Plans to meet student learning goals, choosing appropriate strategies, resources, and materials to differentiate instruction; developing appropriate sequencing of learning experiences; and allowing multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill. Models thinking that guides students in examining their own thinking and practices. Engages students in understanding and identifying quality work and provides them with effective feedback to improve their work. Uses real-world problems in applying knowledge and practice and engages students in the real-world application of concepts. Recognizes when student misconceptions interfere with learning and create learning progressions to correct these misconceptions. Helps students persevere in using skills fluently, effectively, and meaningfully. Creates learning environments in which individual differences are respected and valued. Collaborates with families, school teachers and staff, and other professionals to promote student growth and development. Collaborates as a school team and with classroom teachers, giving feedback on practice, examining student work, analyzing data, and making decisions to improve student learning. Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of instruction, intervention, and assessment. Assists staff members in learning various assessment techniques. Engages in professional learning to enhance his/her knowledge and skill, contribute to the knowledge and skill of others, and work collaboratively to advance professional practice. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None To Be Successful at

This Job, You’ll Need To:

(Qualifications) Hold or be eligible for Missouri teaching certification. Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience. Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards. Background experience and knowledge in the area of elementary instruction.

In Order To Level Up In This Role, You’ll Need:

(Preferred Qualifications) Master of Education Teaching experience in urban schools Experience as a Resource Teacher Experience with curriculum and assessment development Leadership experience

Physical Demands:

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. The job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment:

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 workdays

Benefits:

Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available. Why Join Kansas City Public Schools? Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future.