Classroom Teacher / Reading Innovation Reading Intervention Teacher - JOB ID# 14323

Job Description:

Position Title: Teacher - Reading Intervention

Classification: 102, Certified CEA

Reports To: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

CREC seeks a talented Reading teacher for a teaching position at the CREC Academy of Science and Innovation. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction through small-group and individualized Tier II and Tier III interventions, as well as support strong core instruction at the Tier I level.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, instructional coaches, and support staff to design and implement responsive literacy instruction across all tiers.
• Lead or co-lead structured literacy intervention classes, incorporating evidence-based practices grounded in the science of literacy.
• Regularly assess, monitor, and document student progress to inform instruction and determine appropriate intervention pathways
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Intrapersonal Competencies:

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners - especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal Competencies:

• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.

Cognitive Competencies:

• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Employ techniques for developing students skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional Competencies:

• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.

Reading teacher competencies:

• Deep understanding of CT Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language.
• Skill in differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including those with special needs and English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Familiarity with recent research in reading and writing acquisition and ability to transfer knowledge to lesson planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:

• Bachelors Degree

• Valid CT certification in English (015) or Reading and Language Arts Consultant (097)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the science of literacy and evidence-based reading instruction

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Preferred:

• CT Certification 102 (Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12)

• Experience supporting foundational literacy development

• Experience providing literacy interventions at the middle school level and high school level in grades 6-10

• Familiarity with data-driven instruction, universal screening tools, and diagnostic literacy assessments

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program

To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php

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