Job Description:
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER - READING/WRITING IMPROVEMENT
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
                  
 POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Reading/Writing Improvement Teacher is highly skilled in supporting at-risk students who are experiencing reading and writing difficulties.  This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of and demonstrated success in teaching reading and writing as well as in providing tiered instruction to struggling students. The Reading/Writing Improvement Teacher will also be responsible for coaching classroom teachers in reading/writing systems, strategies and procedures and in effectively implementing the identified SRBI interventions for students in Tiers One and Two.  The design of this hybrid teaching/coaching role allows for the provision of direct instruction to students for the majority of the school day (70%) and time to provide peer coaching and professional development to colleagues (30%) of the school day.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
Provides direct instruction to students identified as needing Tier One or Tier Two SRBI interventions

• Implements research-based interventions with targeted students
• Identifies and addresses the specific reading needs of targeted students through the administration of screening and diagnostic assessments
• Understands and focuses on all five pillars of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension)
• Applies knowledge of different learning styles to customize lessons for students
• Conducts progress monitoring assessments and strategies during the course of instruction
• Builds strong relationships with classroom teachers
• Assists teachers in the collection and analysis of progress monitoring data for targeted students
• Peer coaches’ other teachers to use the research-based programs, strategies and varied resources through modeling, co-teaching, observing and providing feedback, as assigned
• Assists teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons and the selection of best practices and strategies to best meet the needs of their students
• Provides technical support to teacher teams, as needed
• Create an articulated schedule with building administrator in consultation with the CAO
• Demonstrates expertise in providing research- based interventions through virtual learning environments
• Provides regular reports and feedback to parents of identified students
• Maintains logs and student records, as appropriate
• Collaborates with CAO, Curriculum Directors and/or Building Administrator to plan professional learning sessions

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly effective communicator
• Exemplary record of teaching and improving students’ reading and writing proficiencies
• Strong knowledge of research- based programs and practices
• Collaborates well with other teachers, administrators and parents
• Uses Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom

  QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) Cross Endorsement Required
• Master’s Degree required
• A minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two different grade levels
• Strong presentation, facilitation, organization and planning skills
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferred
• Prior successful experience as a Reading teacher preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

 
Note:  The Superintendent will be reviewing effectiveness in this position on an annual basis in accordance with the standards set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Days:             Monday – Friday
Salary:           Per NFT Agreement
Benefits:        Medical/Dental/Vision