Santa Fe Trail USD 434 has an opening for the 2024-25 school year for a Title Reading/Math teacher at Overbrook Attendance Center which is a K - Gr 3 building.

 

The district seeks an individual with an Elementary Kansas teaching license and Reading Specialist or advanced degree preferred

 

Interested applicants must apply online through the district website employment tab at www.usd434.org

 

Contact Principal, Lorle Bolt, for more information at lbolt@usd434.us

 

See the job description below for more details.

 

Job open until filled.

 

Title Reading/Math Job Description

 

Position Summary

The Santa Fe Trail Title teacher will demonstrate a commitment to learning and positively impact student achievement through support, training and coaching. Working with students and staff, the Title teacher will build capacity to enhance teaching and learning.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructional leader to provide staff development, support, and direct and explicit feedback to At-Risk Tutors about the implementation of scientifically-based programs, instructional strategies, and assessments
• Support KSDE Title and MTSS requirements
• Assist in the administration and interpretation of progress monitoring and diagnostic assessments
• Model and train the practices associated with assessment of literacy and math, including data analysis and data driven decision making
• Model techniques for effective delivery of reading and intervention
• Support effective implementation of the district-adopted interventions
• In conjunction with the at-risk coordinator, collect, organize and submit data, reports and other information to inform building and district practices
• Collaborate and contribute within a professional learning community
• Engage in continuous learning and ongoing professional development
• Use a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and learner needs
• Modify support to meet individual needs
• Use monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
• Use a variety of data in making instructional decisions
• Plan and coordinate a summer school program in partnership with the at-risk coordinator
• This position requires an additional 20 working days other than assigned calendar days.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that the Superintendent or building Administrator may assign
• Model enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Seek, listen, and respond appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
• Treat students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Maintain confidentiality
• Create a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
• Communicate high expectations to all learners
• Communicate effectively and promote positive interpersonal relationships

 Qualifications Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Certificates/Licenses/Endorsements/Registrations

Kansas teaching license required

Reading Specialist or advanced degree preferred

 

Qualifications and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Reading Specialist or Master’s degree preferred

Evidence of at least five years of successful classroom teaching experience

Evidence of successful presentation and facilitation experience

Knowledge of and evidence of successful work with adult learners

Knowledge of and evidence of successful work with at-risk readers

 

Knowledge and Skills

Effective problem solving

Effective communication skills

Evidence of planning and organizational skills

Ability to structure own time and management of multiple priorities

Knowledge and experience in curriculum implementation

Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and research-based best practices

Evidence of effective collaboration skills

Excellent interpersonal skills