2024-2025 Reading Intervention Teacher **SIGN-ON BONUS STARTING AT $2,500.00**

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB TITLE: Reading Intervention Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA: Exempt

POTENTIAL LOCATION: Barbour County Intermediate School, Louisville (2-6)

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9 month / 187 days OR 10 month / 207 days

SALARY SCHEDULE: Based on Board Approved Salary Matrix

DEADLINE: Position open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist schools in achieving reading goals. To support and encourage student achievement in reading.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned.
• At least three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with awide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research.
• Ability to use technology for communication, instruction, clerical tasks, data analysis, record keeping, research, and reporting related to performance responsibilities.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, parents, and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates an elevated level of skill in implementing scientifically based programs of reading instruction.
• Provides instruction in reading throughout the school day as directed by the school administration.
• Adheres consistently to an approved schedule.
• Collaboratively plans with teachers for reading and literacy instruction. Collaboratively plans with principal, School Improvement Specialists, and Title I Director for school improvement reading.
• Monitors and analyzes assessment data to improve reading instruction and student achievement.
• Facilitates positive and supportive learning strategies for parents to improve student achievement in reading.
• Enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
• Uses appropriate material, technology, and resources to help meet the learning needs of all students.
• Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others by role modeling and learning activities.
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and community.
• Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner and always adheres to professional standards.
• Serves on committees, task forces, planning teams, and advisory groups to improve student achievement.
• Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates attention to punctuality, attendance, records, and reports; reports absences, takes leave, and prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and other professional information.
• Exercises appropriate professional judgment.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Keeps principal informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other job-related tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position as directed.

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Barbour County Board of Education does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Barbour County Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.