AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Title I Reading Teacher

Office of Instruction and Federal Programs

Job Summary

This posiiton is responsible for instructing elementary school students in reading through targeted support to enable them to meet academic standards. Teacher uses a prescribed program and works collaboratively with other personnel to expand student development of appropriate skills, knowledge, and interests in reading.

Reports To: Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Director of Federal Programs

Minimum Qualifications

1. A minimum of a New Mexico Level II or III Teaching License (MA in reading or reading endorsement preferred)
2. Knowledge of the New Mexico Reading Standards K-12
3. Knowledge of needs of students requiring additional support in the area of reading
4. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement reading content and instructional strategies for teaching remedial reading
5. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
6. Ability to communicate effectively in large and small group settings
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, colleagues, parents, and students

Prefered Qualifications: 

1. LETRS training 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists with the screening and evaluation of students in reading.
2. Meets the needs of identified students through individual or small group skills based instruction.
3. Develops and delivers lesson plans appropriate to the needs and abilities of assigned students.
4. Uses instructional techniques and reading materials appropriate for the age and skill level of students.
5. Collaborates with others to identify instructional needs
6. Participates in conferences as requested to report student progress.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly and effective environment for learning.
8. Maintains thorough records for assigned students.
9. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
2. Participates as a member of the school instructional team in various student and parent activities which occur in school
3. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Confidentiality  

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to student demographic information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Please see Minimum and Desired Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to assist with the preparation of applications, reports, and correspondence as directed by the supervisor
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities 
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions 
• Ability to work around congested areas

Analytical and Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.  Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions 
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel.  The employee may occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.

Certificates, Licenses

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Terms of Employment 

Salary and work year per the Aztec School District approved Teacher Salary Schedule and the Aztec School District Calendar. 

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions:     R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of an eight hour day

                        O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of an eight hour day

                        F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of an eight hour day

                        C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of an eight hour day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.