<p>Primary Purpose:</p> <p>Provide additional and supplemental instruction for identified At-Risk students</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education / Certification:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree from accredited university</p> <p>Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned</p> <p>ESL Certification required within six months of employment</p> <p>Completion of Reading Academy (preferred)</p> <p>Special Knowledge/Skills:</p> <p>Expert knowledge of classroom management, effective instructional strategies and practices</p> <p>Ability to demonstrate and develop these effective practices for classroom teachers</p> <p>Ability to support program effectiveness and program compliance</p> <p>Ability to coordinate between content areas</p> <p>Ability to analyze and interpret data,</p> <p>Ability to evaluate and enhance delivery of effective instructional practices</p> <p>Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills</p> <p>Ability to establish and maintain relationships with campus teachers and administrators</p> <p>Experience/Other Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum 1 year of teaching experience</p> <p>Major Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <p>Instructional Management</p> <ul> <li>Provides high quality supplemental instruction for At-Risk students. </li><li>Helps teachers to analyze classroom formative assessment student data and plan for effective </li><li>Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instructional methods and </li><li>Recommends use of varied instructional materials including textbooks, technology, references, kits, trade books, and other materials. </li><li>Works with At-risk students whose learning difficulty or complexity requires a high degree of professional skill and knowledge. </li><li>Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses, matching these skills with appropriate techniques, materials, and/or technology for academic improvement. </li><li>Facilitates teacher implementation of state and district curriculum </li><li>Participates in design, implementation and evaluation of campus staff development. </li><li>Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and to acquire new ideas for instructional improvement. Informs administration of the effects of current and impending </li></ul> <p>Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Organizes campus grade level or content meetings to plan for improvement. </li><li>Provides assistance and/or support as needed to students. </li><li>Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents, students, and teachers. </li><li>Keeps school staff informed as to new development in subject matter areas. </li></ul> <p>Policy, Reports and Law</p> <ul> <li>Orients beginning teachers and instructional aides as to the philosophy, procedures and materials for the intervention program. </li><li>Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents </li><li>Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy. </li></ul> <p>Professional Goals and Growth</p> <ul> <li>Expands leadership skills and knowledge base through self-initiated professional development </li><li>Conducts oneself in a professional, ethical manner in accordance with New Braunfels ISD Standards of Conduct and complies with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics. </li></ul> <p>Communications and Community Support</p> <ul> <li>Attends and participates in bi-monthly district meetings with curriculum specialists and communicates with campus as appropriate. </li><li>Keeps the campus informed as to the purposes and progress of district and state instructional program(s) and requirements. </li><li>Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet needs. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <p>Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:</p> <p>Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals</p> <p>Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting</p> <p>Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.</p> <p>Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)</p> <p>Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; may require irregular and/or prolonged hours</p> <p>Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress</p> <p>The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.</p>