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Keane Elementary Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Long Term Substitute Elementary Reading Teacher

 Reading Teacher Role

 This position reports to the building principal. The Reading Teacher will play a critical role in developing and providing specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of all students. The Reading Teacher will facilitate quality academic and enrichment activities for students in need of targeted comprehensive supports. The Reading Teacher will use the five pillars of reading to improve student literacy skills. This position requires a high degree of creativity, positivity and ability to respond to the needs of diverse learners.  The Reading Teacher will work to eliminate educational opportunity gaps for our historically marginalized students.

 Reading Teacher Expectations

  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze, reflect, and respond to instructional practice with an anti-racist focus;
  • Extensive knowledge of oral language and literacy development, literacy assessments and literacy instruction;
  • Knowledge of Data-Driven Instruction (formative, databases, progress monitoring);
  • Knowledge of Next Generation Learning Standards;
  • Knowledge of collaboration, co-teaching, flexibility, advocacy, providing PD, trouble-shooting;
  • Knowledge of goal setting (SMART), grouping strategies, timelines;
  • Knowledge of strengths based model of instruction;
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate teaching;
  • Knowledge of the next logical step (teaching points) to accelerate learning;
  • Knowledge of running records, writing assessments, phonemic awareness and phonics assessments;
  • Understanding of co-teaching methods;
  • Ability to interpret/analyze assessments – strengths and needs, action plan/instruction plan (balanced approach – fluency reads, book introductions, strategic instruction, word work, vocabulary instruction, comprehension strategies, writing about reading, talking/conversations) incorporating student interest and culture;
  • Knowledge of how to teach phonics instruction in an explicit and systematic manner;
  • Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained for all students;
  • Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
  • Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning;
  • Creates a positive learning experience that embraces student culture with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources.

Reading Teacher Key Qualities

  • Demonstrated ability to close the educational opportunity gap for historically marginalized students including Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx and Students of Color;
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of systemic barriers and is able to work with all stakeholders to eliminate barriers and ensure student success;  
  • Reflective practitioner;
  • Use culturally responsive materials and teaching practices to engage student interest;
  • Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student growth;
  • Ability to work collaboratively and created strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders including teachers, paras, social workers, principals, coordinators, coaches and community members for student success;
  • Has a proven record of student advocacy; 
  • Seeks opportunities to grow and improve and share learning with others.

 

$266.49 - $274.53 per day
School Librarian

We are looking for a library media specialist who understands the needs of students  (developmental and academic) and has a passionate and tireless commitment to ensuring that all students learn. 

We are looking for someone who understands that:

  • Today’s school libraries serve as the hub of the school therefore ability to develop, maintain, and sustain relationships and partnerships with colleagues and the community are essential.
  • This position will be an essential part of the school community and will develop a strong library program for all students and staff in the building.
  • Librarians serve as tech support in our buildings and are seen as innovators in the implementation of technology in our schools.
  • Librarians must maintain the library for effective distribution/circulation of materials, coordination of services, and effective instruction for building staff and students.
  • Knowledge of how the library supports/maintains growth in student achievement and tireless commitment to that effort.
  • Knowledge of differentiating for a variety of learning needs (both adult learners and child learners).
  • In depth knowledge of the learning standards, especially in the area of complex texts and close reading.
  • Librarians teach essential skills such as: Microsoft office programs, database research, internet research skills, source evaluation tools, library catalog search and resource retrieval, keyboarding, reading skills, literature/non-fiction appreciation.
  • Facilitate student (and adult) access to information-rich resources for research
  • Encourage students to explore the world around them through print and online resources
  • Serve as teacher resource through collaboration on Next Generation aligned curriculum.
  • Knowledge of enrichment education research using the learning standards (Technology & Innovation in Education)

The candidate should be:

  • Intelligent
  • Hard-working
  • Lifelong learner
  • Friendly and open-minded
  • Enthusiastic and passionate
  • Unwilling to give up on students
$53,298-$75,707

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.  This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.