Title I Reading Teacher (0.5 FTE) JobID: 1053 + Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Title One Reading Strategist + Date Posted: 1/16/2025 + Location: Longfellow Elementary School    JOB TITLE: Elementary Title I Reading Strategist DEPARTMENT: Elementary- Part Time REPORTS TO: Building Principal BASIC FUNCTION: Prepares lesson plans and intervention aligned to Iowa Core and district-identified priority standards. Instructs students and evaluates progress through common formative and summative assessments. Provides a positive learning climate where students may seek fulfillment of their potential for growth. Promote the overall mission of the school system, and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student. SALARY: Commensurate with experience: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Develop and deliver lessons plans related to the Iowa Core Standards and students' individual education goals. 2. Use classroom based assessments, and statewide assessment data to create and maintain an optimal learning environment for individual and small groups of students. 3. Prepare needed instructional materials. 4. Gathers data, evaluates, and participates in a Professional Learning Community that works together to ensure students' success. 5. Evaluate and report student progress toward goals and general academic and behavioral growth according to District policies and practices.. 6. Maintain all required paperwork and submit assignments and reports on-time as directed by District administrators and supervisors. 7. Implement and use classroom management techniques to maintain order, organization, and student safety to ensure a productive learning environment. 8. Implement and use researched-based instructional strategies that motivate students and provide relevancy. 9. Coordinate with classroom teachers on appropriate services to provide to students. 10. Evaluate student performance and achievements in curriculum and activities, making necessary adjustments to meet learning needs. 11. Communicate with students and parents, informing them of evaluation methods and practices, student progress and instructional methods that may further assist students. 12. Pursue ongoing professional growth and development. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TITLE I READING TEACHERS: + Complete Title I parent/school compact with all parents/guardians of students receiving Title I services. + Invite and encourage all Title I parents/guardians to annual Title I parent night to inform parents/guardians of services provided and parents’ right to be involved. Materials and information will be provided to parents/guardians to help them work with their children to improve achievement. + Title I services are coordinated with regular classroom teachers and schedules. EDUCATION and TRAINING: + Bachelors Degree required + Valid Iowa Teaching License + License Endorsement: K-6 Classroom (K-8 Reading endorsement required for Title I Reading) + Mandatory Reporter: Child and Adult Dependent Abuse certification + OSHA required certificate + Background Check WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract. The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the Marion Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. Additionally, the MISD does not discriminate in its education programs and activities, employment opportunities, or accommodations pursuant to Title IX, Section 504, and Title II, and on a continuous basis, reflects this policy in announcements, employment application forms, district policy, registration materials and student handbooks The District has established grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact: Equity Coordinator (for employment), Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 319-377-4691 jbrouwer@marion-isd.org or Equity and Title IX Coordinator (for programs), Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 319-377-4691 gkriegel@marion-isd.org. The Marion Independent School District is dedicated to supporting equity and the success of each child. We recognize we are a community of different cultures and identities, and we will promote an environment where all feel welcomed and can thrive. The District and its employees will foster a community where everyone belongs, will treat others with dignity and respect, and will encourage our community partners to do the same.Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820.http://www.eeoc.gov/field/milwaukee/index.cfmor the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416,http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.