Weld County School District
Location
Greeley, CO | United States
Job description
JobID: 13722
Position Type:
Elementary/PK-8 School Teaching/Literacy Teacher
Date Posted:
2/2/2024
Location:
Madison Elementary School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
READ Act Specialist, James Madison STEAM Academy (2024-2025 School Year) Classification: Exempt
Date Posted: February 14, 2024
Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/ 184 + 5 extra duty contract Days)
Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employees’ education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Click here for more information.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Paid Leave : Article VII of the Master Contract covers the leave opportunities available for certified staff including sick and discretionary leave. More information about all leave options can be found here.
Reports to: Director of Assessment
Deadline for application: Until filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Colorado Teaching License
Successful experience working with emerging bilingual learners and culturally, linguistically diverse learners
Preferred: Experience in a related field
Bilingual and bicultural
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education or the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: The READ Act Specialist assists with the implementation of the district initiatives and strategic plan to increase student achievement by working directly with students identified as having a significant reading deficiency, working with district and building administrators to support early literacy development through coaching, and assisting with professional development.
Essential Functions: - Provide direct intervention support to a caseload of students
- Support students identified with a significant reading deficiency (SRD) indirectly through the systems of support and coaching
- Support classroom teachers, administrators, and interventionists to develop and deepen knowledge around best practice in early literacy development and implement effective programming, interventions, and instruction
- Work closely with the district instructional team, district instructional coaches, and lead instructional coach to provide critical collaboration and focus on students identified SRD
- Provide professional development opportunities per the revised READ Act
- Support pathway 2 and 3 options for students with disabilities within the READ Act
- Support building data analysis and monitor progress using the interim assessment and diagnostic assessment for the READ Act (both achievement and growth)
- Support goal setting for students, within READ plans and pathways of progress, that are attainable, meaningful, and ambitious
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all student and staff in accordance with school and county policies
- Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis
- Establish and maintain an effective partnership with the building principal and district leaders
- Develop as a coach through district training and collaboration with coaches/specialists
- Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications: Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies. Visual, auditory and ambulatory ability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Conflict management skills. Strong organizational skills. Empathetic. Positive relationship builder. Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position as outlined.
Other Duties: Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability
- Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
- Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
- Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students.
- Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
Travel: None
Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6073 with any questions.
EEO/AAP Statement Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address:
[email protected]
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