Job Description:
Remedial Reading Teacher

Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor / Principal, to serve as a Reading Teacher and reading teacher to improve students' achievement in reading and writing.

Essential Functions: 

• Provides direct instruction to some tier 2 and some tier 3 students in reading/writing.
• As part of the MTSS Team creates Individual Student Plans for each student in tier 2 and tier 3, who has been identified as reading below proficiency to address and correct the reading deficiency of such student; identify evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction. 
• Communicates with parents, teachers, administrators, and MTSS Team in the implementation of the remediation plan and regular progress reports on such student.
• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to determine the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of tier 3 remedial reading/writing instruction. 
• Develops remedial reading/writing strategies, lesson plans and instructional materials for students in tier 3.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, regarding reading/writing assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches, and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers. 
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, regarding reading/writing, coaches and models effective reading/writing instructional strategies for classroom teachers. 
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, assists and coaches’ assessment techniques and methods to determine the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of tier 2 remedial reading/writing instruction.
• Provides training for teachers and administrators in scientifically-based reading research and instruction
• Provides cocahing using coaching cycles to teachers using reading strategies.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized reading assessments for the purpose of implementation, data and adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests. 
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge in the methods of remediation in reading/ writing by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 

 Additional Duties:

• Coordinates the selection, inventory and ordering of texts, teaching aids, software, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty/grade meetings and committees.
• Keeps current of developments in teaching reading and provides staff members with assistance and instructional material and reading strategies as appropriate.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: 

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Science of Reading 
• Knowledge of MTSS.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, and writing. 
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. 
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. 
• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 

Qualifications Profile:
Connecticut State Certification as a Remedial Language Arts Teacher-102 required
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. 

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
•  Masters Degree in Reading 102 

Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/stratfordk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching