<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Grades</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>4/28/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Harrison Elementary School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>08/11/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/13/2025</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Southwest Local Schools&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Position: Title I Teacher</p> <p>Reports to: Building Principal</p> <p>Location: Harrison Elementary School</p> <p>Southwest Local School District, situated in the southwestern corner of Ohio, is composed of: Harrison Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School, the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center, Harrison Junior School and William Henry Harrison High School. The District has achieved an "Excellent" rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the past four years and each of our schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education.</p> <p>Our Mission: "Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"</p> <p>Our Motto: "Excellence through Relationships"</p> <p>Our Core Values: Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership</p> <p>Southwest Local School District believes in providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel. We believe that education needs to take a leadership role in improving society by enhancing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures. We are seeking a Title I Teacher at Harrison Elementary School for the 2025/2026 school year and beyond.</p> <p>Job Summary: The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of kindergarten through third grade reading curriculum and interventions. This candidate has awareness of the Title 1 program, is comfortable and proficient at analyzing student testing and intervention data along with strong communication skills to work with teachers, parents, students and administration.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide small group instruction to multiple grade levels. </li><li>Coordinate the building Title 1 Program. </li><li>Coordinate RTI aides and tutors. </li><li>Ability to administer and analyze early literacy assessments. </li><li>Provide an ongoing system of performance evaluation based upon formal and informal assessment techniques and data collection. </li><li>Provide training in appropriate modes of communication which will facilitate a student's functioning in the school and home setting. </li><li>Provide ongoing communication with parents in addition to periodic reports based on school calendar and written form and conferencing in conjunction with professionals involved in the student's education. </li><li>Adhere to and be knowledgeable of all provisions outlined in federal, state, and local guidelines for evaluation, identification, placement, and educational programming for special education students. </li><li>Develop individualized student schedules containing each day's major activities. </li><li>Work as an integral team member with related services specialists, professionals from outside agencies, and parents in implementing a student's IEP. </li><li>Work cooperatively with fellow special education teachers in developing comprehensive programs for students. </li><li>Responsible for building Title 1 reports, surveys and building professional development. </li><li>Work closely with District Title 1 Coordinator. </li><li>Serve on district level committees; organize and attend evening events specifically related to meeting Title 1 federal compliance. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles. </li><li>Knowledge of kindergarten through third grade curriculum (Common Core) and concepts. </li><li>Knowledge of Ohio regulations regarding dyslexia law. </li><li>Knowledge of research based intervention tools and materials. </li><li>Experience in best practices related to Science of Reading. </li><li>Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. </li><li>Ability to organize and coordinate work. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. </li><li>Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. </li><li>Reading Endorsement (K-12) is preferred. </li><li>Working knowledge of NWEA MAP and AIMSWEB a plus. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Certification/License - Educator licensure is preferred (K-3 plus reading endorsement), Completion of Science of Reading training; must be Orton Gillingham trained.</p> </li><li> <p>K-12 Reading Endorsement on Teacher's License.</p> </li><li> <p>In lieu of this, candidates may have one of the following:</p> </li><li> <p>A master's degree with a major in reading or literacy.</p> </li><li> <p>Earned a passing score on the Praxis 5205.</p> </li><li> <p>Appropriate licensure is required through the Ohio State Board of Education: preK-3, PreK-5, middle childhood (4-9) education, PreK-5 Intervention Specialists, or K-12 Intervention Specialists (Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, or Gifted.</p> </li><li> <p>Holds a license issued by the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology under Chapter 4753 of the Ohio Revised Code and a professional pupil services license as a school speech-pathologist issued by the State Board of Education.</p> </li><li> <p>Skilled at data analysis for creation of targeted, small group instructional strategies.</p> </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Southwest Local School District participates in the Southwest Ohio Organization for School Health (SWOOSH). SWOOSH is a health and wellness consortium for school districts and government agencies that come together to provide stability and quality access to health care and benefits to all eligible members. Full-time employees have access to the benefits below:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement </li><li>Health Insurance </li><li>Dental Insurance - 100% paid by District </li><li>Vision Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Mental Health Benefits </li><li>Paid Time Off </li></ul> <p>Southwest Local School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.</p>