If most of the items listed below resonate, you will be highly motivated and energized at Gerald Dawkins Academy.
· Possess a strong desire to make an impact in education, especially in areas that have historically lacked necessary supports and resources
· Practices creative problem solving, while leaning on outside of the box thinking
· Motivated by results and achieving positive outcomes
· Acts as a self-starter by identifying opportunities for improvement and taking initiative
· Exhibit a forward-thinking mindset when making decisions or solving problems
· Thrive in a complex and challenging environment where each day is new
Job Summary
The Intensive Literacy Instructor is a highly qualified teacher responsible for the literacy instruction of Kindergarten – 5th grade students in small groups to address specific skills/concepts that require reinforcement, as well as to provide students with grade-level reading instruction.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Collaborate with literacy consultant and classroom teachers to identify student weaknesses and prepare multiple differentiated lessons to achieve growth in those areas
· Effectively collect, analyze, and interpret student data on a regular basis to inform daily lessons
· Present lessons and/or interventions to students individually and in small groups
· Think outside of the box to develop and deliver differentiated instruction, as a step-by-step curriculum is not followed
· Prepare and carefully implement instructional plans based on each student’s needs. These plans will need to be highly differentiated and reflective of daily reading behaviors while containing a combination of grade-level content and intentional interventions
· Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc
· Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
· Foster and maintain relationships with potentially high-risk students who may possess behavioral challenges
· Counsel and confer with parents, school, and district personnel regarding pupil progress
· Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to pupil learning problems
· Enhance course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment
· Grade student work and enter grades into an online grade book in a timely manner
· Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, including attendance, and prepares progress reports
· Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
· Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing students’ health, attitude, and learning difficulties
Credentials and Experience
· Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
· Current Michigan Teaching Certification
· Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
· Ability to utilize data to carefully and thoughtfully plan instruction tailored to each student on an ongoing basis
· Ability to take initiative and work independently
· Knowledge of reading, writing, and literacy development, as well as an instinctual ability to provide students with literacy instruction. Willingness to grow and develop a deep literacy knowledge both on your own and under the direction of a literacy consultant
Physical Demands / Work Environment
· Work is primarily performed in the classroom environment. Classrooms are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips
· Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
· Stand for up to 75% of the day
· Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
· Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
· Bend to perform various tasks throughout the day, as well as stoop/sit on the floor
· Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
· Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a school environment
· Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities
· Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
· Must be able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment
· Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children
· Candidate will be faced with a variety of issues daily, which will require the individual to respond quickly and appropriately to accommodate the changing needs of children
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49507: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
