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Literacy Success Teacher 1 at Houston… · Houston
Mid LevelOn-siteHouston, TX
Skills
literacy interventionreading instructiondata analysisstudent assessmentdocumentationcommunicationcollaborationattention to detailprofessionalismadaptability
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement targeted literacy intervention that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students.
- Provide systematic, explicit instruction in foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary development, aligned to district curriculum and state standards.
- Deliver structured literacy interventions to support struggling readers, including English learners and students requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
- Use student data to identify needs, group students strategically, and monitor progress toward literacy goals on a regular basis.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of intervention plans, student progress, and outcomes in alignment with district expectations.
- Create a learning environment that is structured, supportive, and conducive to building student confidence, motivation, and independence in reading.
- Create a learning environment that is structured, supportive, and conducive to building student confidence, motivation, and independence in reading.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators to support student literacy development and align intervention with core instruction.
- Communicate student progress effectively with parents, families, and school stakeholders, maintaining open and ongoing communication.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable expectations for student behavior and maintain an orderly learning environment in a fair and consistent manner.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable expectations for student behavior and maintain an orderly learning environment in a fair and consistent manner.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain and improve professional competence in literacy instruction, intervention strategies, and evidence-based reading practices.
- Participate in district and campus staff development and attend staff meetings as required.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative school culture.
- Other duties as assigned.