Elementary Literacy Instructor

Salary: Commensurate with Education and Relevant Experience

Organization: Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Dedicated to enhancing family structures and fostering community growth.

The Title I Reading Teacher plays a crucial role in advancing the literacy skills of students in grades 1-2 who are struggling, while also striving to achieve high reading proficiency for all learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate standardized assessment results to determine the reading requirements of students.
• Design and implement Reading/ELA lesson plans tailored to meet the identified needs of students and complement classroom teaching.
• Conduct small-group sessions focusing on lessons that cater to the specific reading challenges of students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-teach reading lessons as needed.
• Support the Head of School in managing inventory, scheduling, and administering reading assessments.
• Engage with classroom and/or reading instructors to strategize and discuss student progress.
• Participate in Response to Intervention meetings for relevant grade levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Preferred: Master's Degree in Reading or a related field.
• Reading certification is mandatory; SEI endorsement is required or must be obtained within the first year.
• Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong dedication to educational reform, particularly in promoting equity for low-income and linguistically diverse students.
• Excellent communication skills with both adults and children.
• Ability to function effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and objectives of Lawrence Family Development Charter School.
• Experience in creating programs to address the needs of students with reading difficulties.
• Preferred: Experience in developing initiatives for urban students from Hispanic backgrounds.

Position Type: School-Year Role

Reporting To: Head of School

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.