Looking for Title I Certified Academic Tutor in Geary County, KS

Job title: Title I Certified Academic Tutor Company: Geary County Schools Job description: To provide instruction in the reading curriculum helping students to develop the skills needed to be successful in elementary grades and be properly prepared to begin their secondary education. CRITICAL SKILLS: * Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.

• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Planning and preparation based upon students’ needs Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students Select instructional goals Demonstrate knowledge of resources Assess student learning using appropriate measures 2. Classroom Environment Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport Establish a culture for learning Establish and maintain classroom procedures Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors Organize space for learning 3. Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs as well as industry standards Communicate clearly and accurately Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques Engage students in learning Provide timely feedback to students Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs 4. Professional responsibilities Follow contractual responsibilities Engage in reflective practice Maintain accurate records Communicate with families Engage in professional development activities Maintain appropriate licensure Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES * Work with struggling readers using various strategies

• Implement the Read 180 program or Alphie’s Alley program with elementary students
• Analyze data to design strategies for individual student improvement.
• Assist counselors and administrators in the placement of students into the various reading support classes
• Provide reading support during the building MTSS time
• Work collaborative with other reading support teachers
• Participate in building and district curriculum meetings / committees
• Keep up to date with the latest research in the Reading/English curriculum and instruction research.
• Attend professional development appropriate for personal growth.
• Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs Acceptable use of technology Sexual and racial harassment Child abuse reporting * All other duties as assigned. Term of Employment: Teacher Contract Salary Range: Determined by the employee’s placement on the teacher salary schedule. Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year. Updated 4-11-17 Notice of Nondiscrimination Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000 Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: Location: Geary County, KS Apply Job!