.5 Teacher of Specialized Instruction
Salary and Benefits per contract
165, 102, 097 and Wilson Level I and II certification or Orton-Gillingham Certified or Fellow Level required
Interested applicants must apply online through this job posting to be considered for this position.
No phone calls please.
SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION:
Milford Public Schools seeks a highly qualified and passionate educator to provide structured literacy instruction to identified students in the district, comprehensively assesses students in all areas of reading and assist with the MTSS process. The ideal candidate will incorporate Milford’s model for High Quality Instruction, the district’s Vision of the Learner and identified Board of Education Goals and Commitments into their work with students. This position will serve to enhance and promote coherence and equity of access and outcomes in the area of PK-12 Literacy.
Supervision and Controls over Work:
Works under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, as well as the Instructional Supervisors of Pupil Personnel Services. Collaborates with Humanities and Pupil Personnel Supervisors for PK-12 to help support the bridge of literacy across all grade levels. Work is evaluated based on the overall success of delivering structured literacy instruction and work with Student Support Teams to plan intervention services for students.
ESSENTIAL TASKS OF THE POSITION:
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment/Professional Learning/Consulting
Provides direction instruction to students utilizing specialized training (i.e., Wilson, Orton Gillingham, etc.)
Works collaboratively with the Student Support Teams teams to utilize grade level standards toward an accelerative approach for learning in alignment with the IEP process when necessary.
Monitors district-level data and individual literacy plans to ensure the implementation of research-based instruction and that students are excelling, when students are not excelling the teacher will consult with a building based team to revise or scaffold student learning.
Collaborates with literacy specialists and building based teams to coordinate and facilitate the transition from elementary to middle school to high school with a literacy lens.
Supports building and system-wide strategic planning to ensure coherence and alignment across PK-12 schools.
Uses educational & assistive technology and digital tools in order to enhance instruction when appropriate
Analyzes assessment data to inform curricular and instructional decisions both at the student level, building level and systemwide when needed
B. Professional
Demonstrates an extensive knowledge of structured literacy programs with relation to students identified with dyslexia and other reading disabilities
Demonstrates an understanding of research, specific programming, and potential applications of educational technology to advance literacy outcomes.
Participates in school or district committees utilizing an expert literacy lens for the operation or improvement of each school and the district with regard to strengthened literacy outcomes.
Demonstrates an on-going interest in professional growth in particular in the areas of literacy.
Upholds the ethics of the teaching profession (CT Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers).
Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, student, and family information.
Demonstrates learner agency
Other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Complete understanding of structured literacy instruction and its delivery in a 1 to 1 or small group setting
Strong understanding of High Quality Instruction (HQI), Vision of the Learner, the Developmental Relationships Framework and demonstrates dedication to the Board of Education Goals and Commitments
Thorough knowledge of all literacy content and implications for the MTSS process
Thorough understanding of high-quality instruction in all instructional settings
Ability to establish and maintain meeting norms and collegial relationships
Knowledgeable of and able to utilize the various components of the GoogleSuite of applications.
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