Anticipated Title 1 Teacher - Elementary bei Nottoway County School Dist

                                         NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

                                                      Excellence in Education

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To analyze assessment data and provide “real time” push-in and pull-out research based interventions in the elementary curricular areas to Title I identified students that are currently below grade level based on analysis of Performance Matters, and SOL Data.  In addition, this position will support the classroom teacher through coaching and support of resources for targeted students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Valid Virginia Teaching License

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

• Gathers, organizes and interprets assessment data on Title I identified students.
• Utilizes best practice instructional strategies and research based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified Title I students.
• Models the use of intervention strategies, through the use in the classroom to general and special education teachers.
• Analyzes existing student achievement data and administers student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of Title I students.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers, building administrators, and parents regarding best practices and interventions.
• Maintains accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports as required by Title I law and district policy.
• Collaborates with the principal regarding training needs, interventions, and resources for targeted Title I students, and teacher interventions.
• Attends professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies, and support researched based resource material needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth.
• Assists and participates in collaborative grade level team meetings and provides information for improved instruction for targeted Title I students.
• Meets with the school principal regularly (weekly) to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established Title I targeted interventions.
• Provides non-evaluative feedback to teachers of Title I targeted students on instructional practices and suggestions on how to improve skill mastery for these students. 
• Researches and prepares materials/ resources for use by teachers of targeted Title I students.  This includes, but is not limited to teaching strategies,  and interpretation and use of assessment results.
• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom for target Title I students to meet learning needs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Experience in school setting, excellent customer service, knowledge and understanding of food service, ability to work with a diverse group of students and families, ability to be sensitive to issues, ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Transcripts - Applicants must provide both undergraduate and graduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable with the application.
• References - Applicants must submit two (2) written references; references should be from a current or previous supervisor. References from a supervising teacher or professor are acceptable when there is no relevant prior work history. Applicants may use the Nottoway County Public Schools reference form that is incorporated in the online application or a signed, dated letter of reference.
• Teacher Assessment Scores (e.g., Praxis II, etc.)
• Copy of Teaching License
• Complete Application Package - Applications for teaching positions will not be evaluated until complete packets (contains the following: transcripts, teaching licenses, teacher assessment scores, and references) are received. Applicants applying online may upload these documents into the on-line application. Completed applications not submitted online may be hand- delivered to the Nottoway County School Board Office, located at 10321 East Colonial Trail Hwy, Crewe VA or mailed to the care of Melissa Chamberlain, PO Box 47, Nottoway VA 23955.
• Successful outcomes of the following background investigations/tests are required before any offer of employment can be finalized:
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Nottoway County Public Schools (NCPS) assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. NCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities; and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.