May 23, 2012

AVAILABLE POSITION

1.0 FTE teacher on special assignment as instructional coach responsible for supporting an RTI model at the elementary level     

Teachers' contract

To begin August 27, 2012

Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Facilitator of problem solving team.

·          Implement and assess the school's Response to Intervention (RTI) processes, including the selection and use of interventions.

·          Analyze whole-school Spanish and English achievement data to summarize AYP trends and help develop the school improvement plan.

·          Use the results of progress monitoring, as well as benchmark and diagnostic assessments, when collaborating with classroom teachers, specialists and principals to develop intervention plans in Spanish and English.

·          Facilitate data analysis conversations with teachers, specialists and principals.

·          Provide job-embedded professional development for teachers, including co-planning lessons, demonstration lessons, observation and feedback, co-teaching lessons and lesson study.

·          Develop knowledge and understanding of reading and mathematics research and best practices among the school staff as part of the school improvement plan.

·          Support teacher leaders in the design and development of school-wide professional development, while reporting to the building principal.

·          Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·          Knowledge of research-based instruction and interventions that advance students' reading and mathematics proficiency.

·          Knowledge of core reading and math programs as well as core and supplemental intervention programs, and the ability to provide direct training and support to teachers in the implementation of those programs.

·          Experience with interpreting and using student assessment data for instructional planning.

·          Knowledge of and the ability to design and deliver scientifically based reading and mathematics instruction and interventions.

·          Knowledge and experience with a standards-based delivery model.

·          Knowledge and experience with a Spanish language immersion model.

·          Knowledge and experience with effective professional development models.

·          Strong communication skills and collaborative experience with staff members and parents.

·          Fluent and literate in Spanish and English.

·          Strong organizational skills and experience in coordinating a wide range of activities and initiatives.

·          Willingness to participate in extensive training throughout the school year.

·          Teacher licensure with a minimum of least five years of teaching experience; Master's degree and/or additional certification/coursework in reading or math preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Qualified and interested persons should apply on-line at www.rdale.org  

Carol Adams

Human Resources Program Director 

4148 Winnetka Avenue North

New Hope MN 55427

Posting open until filled