Title I Teacher

Job Title

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• At least four years of successful classroom experience as a teacher.
• Leadership ability (i.e. organizational, managerial, and administrative skills)
• Personal characteristics conducive to working effectively with students, teachers, school personnel, community groups, and parents.
• Presentation skills based on adult learning theory
• Eligible for, or in possession of, appropriate Virginia Teaching License

Nature of Position

• Position is responsible for instructing elementary school students in the areas of reading and/or mathematics through groups or targeted support to enable them to meet challenging State academic standards. Position supports the regular education curriculum and works collaboratively with other personnel to expand student development of appropriate skills, knowledge, and interests in reading and/or math. The Title I Teacher will spend at least 75% of his/her time working directly with students. The other 25% of the time is spent developing lessons, reviewing data, and attending instruction-related meetings.
• Instructs elementary students through literacy or math groups in accordance to division expectations.
• Uses available, up-to-date data to determine flexible student groupings and instructional focus.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans appropriate to the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Meets the needs of identified students through small group instruction.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and reading/math materials appropriate for the age and skill level of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly and effective environment for learning.
• Participates in conferences as requested to report student progress.
• Assists with the screening and evaluation of students in reading and/or math.
• Collaborates with others to identify instructional needs and develop and deliver professional development.
• Participates in diagnostic instructional (DI) conferences.
• Maintains thorough records for assigned students.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

NOTE: This position is one year only and contingent on Title I funding.