Reading Specialist Title I Teacher
Please check our careers page for current openings and to apply: https://treca.org/careers ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: TRECA e-learning initiatives include TRECA Digital Academy (TDA) and TRECA Flex, alternatives to traditional schooling that utilize 21st-century technology. TDA provides students with computer technology, allowing them to progress at their own pace. Teachers work with an assigned group of students, overseeing assigned e-learning classes, providing day-to-day support, and monitoring daily progress. Teachers play a strong role in helping the student develop an effective work ethic by monitoring progress and proactively engaging the learner, developing close professional relationships with students that enable and foster mentoring. The use of technology to develop these relationships is essential. This position works mainly from a home office but reports to the main office in Marion, Ohio, or other regional locations at dates and times as assigned by the administration. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: ? Implement learning objects to engage students in meaningful learning experiences and individualized instruction. ? Deliver live instruction to support the reading skills of students. ? Use academic data to determine appropriate student groups, with the support of other grade-level teachers. ? Use technology to identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and academic needs. ? Develop systems and methods for engaging students and increasing motivation and productivity. ? Monitoring student progress, evaluating assessments, and providing individualized feedback on student work. ? Keep accurate and up-to-date student records using TRECA systems. ? Communicate with families regarding student progress regularly, in a timely and professional manner. ? Collaborate with other faculty as appropriate; maintain and foster good relationships with all faculty and staff. ? Ensure program goals and objectives are met, utilizing best practices across teams. ? Participate in state testing preparation & onsite administration. ? Collect, analyze, and interpret data from universal screening and state-mandated tests, targeting intervention needs. ? Share data with TRECA teams (Suspected Disability, Response to Intervention) as needed. ? Ensure program goals and objectives are being met. ? Report onsite at a TRECA office or other locations as assigned. ? Interface daily with all required organizational communication systems. ? Assist with state testing as needed. ? Perform any and all related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: ? Current appropriate Ohio Teaching License (preferred K-12 Reading endorsement) ? 3-5 years of experience teaching ELA/Reading (preferred) ? Must reside in Ohio ? Experience working in an educational setting ? Technological proficiency; home high-speed Internet access ? An understanding of the TRECA and TDA environment ? An understanding of individualized instruction ? Ability to multitask and execute duties according to deadlines ? High degree of flexibility and ability to collaborate with others ? High degree of organization and self-motivation ? Ability to communicate successfully with administration, staff, parents, and students, in both oral and written communications, electronically and hard copy ? Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement ? Ability to work successfully from a home and/or regional office environment ? Is discreet and recognizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling or conveying information obtained in the work setting. Apply Job!