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Teacher, Reading Initiative

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Reading Initiative CODE: 1012 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Reading Initiative GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the school principal, provides a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program for primary grade students. Provides explicit reading instruction and support to small groups of students (15 or less) to ensure Success for every Student. Knowledgeable about all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical social and emotional growth of each student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, and effective instructional practices. Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, elementary education or reading from an accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements in early childhood or elementary education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program, for primary grade students that ensures Success for Every Student.

Provide explicit reading instruction to small groups of students (usually 15 or less) incorporating all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing.

Meet and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.

Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of MCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.

Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.

Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, MCPS policy and administrative regulations.

Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.

Assists the administrator in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, developing and enforcing reasonable rules of classroom behavior.

Makes provision to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.

Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Perform related work as required.

Class Established: 11/98
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