RTI TeacherRTI Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Terms: 180 Days
Department: Assigned Campus
Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale, Chapter 21 Contract
Primary Function Provide direct academic support services to identified students. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide leadership, support, classroom modeling, coaching, and staff development to teachers in related subject-area. Work with students individually and in small groups, bringing them up to grade level reading and/or math standards. All employees of Cleveland ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of our students and employees, and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
- Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction assigned grades or subject
- Knowledge of intervention instructional strategies and best practices
- Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
- Ability to interact positively with students, parents, and educators
- Ability to analyze data to provide intervention support to at-risk students
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience 3 years teaching experience with demonstrated student success preferred
Essential Job Functions:- Assess and identify children at risk.
- Provide direct instruction to students who are eligible for services in a small group, classroom, or individual setting. Co-plan or co-teach lessons with grade level teachers.
- Provide interventions for at risk students, preparing and delivering lessons that reflect the specific academic intervention needs for each individual student.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and technology that reflects understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Differentiate instruction individually and within a small group.
- Design and implement specific strategies to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all identified intervention students.
- Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of specific RtI strategies and interventions; conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Communicate individual student progress regularly with appropriate school personnel and parents.
- Provide professional development to teachers who work with at risk students.
- Provide coaching to teachers to assist students in Tier II and III instruction.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.
- Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job performance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and the Superintendent of Schools.
- Work Environment
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used - Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture - Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion - Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (50 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Mental Demands - Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; understand the need for continued flexibility based around the complex needs of students with behavioral needs
Environment - Indoors including but not limited to: classroom, cafeteria, library, or other campus location.
Outdoors (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). Exposure to noise. May work prolonged or irregular hours. A remote location in the event of a declared emergency, temporary closure, or closure.
Personal Protective Equipment may be required.
The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Superintendent or designee may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate.
Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or non-renewal, as applicable.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed to the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.________________________________________ _________________________________________ Employee Signature Date
