Locations: Huron Elementary
Position effective 2024/2025 School Year
This is a Chippewa Valley Education Association position and will follow the teacher calendar.
This position is grant funded.
Experience on the salary scale is not available.
All inquiries regarding this position should be direct to the Human Resources Department at 586.723.2090.
Only completed applications with all required attachments will be considered.
Reports to:
The Executive Director of Innovation and Learning and the Building Principal
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required with valid current State of Michigan teaching certificate
Master's Degree in reading and language arts preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees the MTSS framework to ensure fidelity of implementation within the school building
Direct modeling of best practices and coaching/co-teaching lessons with staff on reading instruction and interventions, especially when providing practice opportunities for new teaching strategies and interventions
Delivers targeted interventions with students to increase student growth and reading achievement
Reviews all pertinent literacy data to develop plans and building supports to improve reading and writing achievement that aligns to the district school improvement plan and MTSS framework
Supports all aspects of reading assessment and progress monitoring; serves as a resource for the building with NWEA, Fastbridge, and any other relevant literacy assessment
Works with building staff to effectively implement Tier I instruction and to address Tier II supports based on student needs
Develops intervention plans for small groups and individual students as needed
Serves as a communication and resource liaison in literacy curriculum, assessment, and instruction
Attends professional development and provides relevant training and sharing of information with building team
Collaborates with the Executive Director of Innovation and Learning and the Education Services Department for district planning and implementation of MTSS, school improvement, reading instruction, interventions, and assessments
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Innovation and Learning
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of successful teaching experience (preferred)
Participation in the School Improvement process/MTSS process preferred
Advanced Training in the Science of Reading (e.g.: Top Ten Tools, LETRS)
Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of the Science of Reading and best practices of reading instruction
Solid understanding of benchmark and progress monitoring assessments, reports, and data utilization
Knowledge of adult learning theory and collaborative teams
Skills:
Problem Solving Skills, required
Good oral and written communication skills, required
Strong interpersonal skills, required
Skillful in the use of Schoology, Teams, and any other instructional technology application preferred
Standard Employee Benefit package available.
It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: ablanchard@cvs.k12.mi.us / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: tkoch@cvs.k12.mi.us. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.
