Teacher - 6th Grade/RLA

Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

Teacher Hiring Schedule)

Date Revised: 06-23

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Masters preferred

Reading and/or math specialization preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

A minimum of four years of experience teaching reading/math preferred

Knowledge of reading and/or math intervention strategies

Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic reading/math assessment instruments

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required

Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction

The Mission Of This Role

Provide reading and/or math intervention to at-risk students.

Administer diagnostic assessments to identify specific instructional needs of at-risk students, and develop and deliver reading/math intervention plans to accelerate reading/math growth for students who qualify for At-risk according to the 13 state criteria.

What Success Looks Like For This Role

• Provide reading/math intervention to at-risk students “most” at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations.
• Administer diagnostic reading/math instruments to students most at risk of reading/math failure.
• Interpret diagnostic reading/math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students.
• Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students.
• Monitor reading/math progress of identified at-risk students.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist classroom teachers in analyzing reading/math assessments and in designing and delivering reading/math interventions.
• Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling at-risk students.
• Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and math development in the home.
• Attend on-going staff development in the areas of reading/math intervention.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and Facilities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
  
  

Potential Leadership Opportunities In This Role

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy
  
  

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance
  
  

Workplace Operational Environment To Include

Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, ie relocating stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. The level of mobility required depends upon the grade level of teaching assignment(s) and requirements thereof. Must maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.