IST Gifted Instructor Grades K-4

Position Purpose: This position is forgrade PK-4 and will require travel between New Salem and Spring Grove Elementary SchoolsTo assist students with their academic needs in an elementary setting. These academic needs include, but are not limited to: consultation regarding students who are academically at risk, support for students struggling academically in the regular classroom, support for students identified as needing Chapter 16 services. Reportable to and evaluated by the Building Principal and the Director of Pupil Services.QualificationsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificateValid Pennsylvania driver's licenseReceipt of favorable Act 34 and Act 151 clearancesGeneralAbility to work cooperatively with others.Maturity and the ability to deal effectively with students and staff.Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of students of varying age levels, diverse cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within the limits of assigned responsibilities.Understands the importance of and can practice confidentiality.Demonstrates knowledge of basic academic skills (reading, math, writing, spelling, and appropriate language usage).Adheres to specific rules and regulations as they apply to the discipline procedures of the building.CompensationIn accordance with the Agreement between the Spring Grove Education Association and the Spring Grove Area School District.IST / Gifted InstructorPerformance ResponsibilitiesPlan for and carry out instructions to address the identified needs of students needing Chapter 16 support services.Coordinate, collaborate, assess, train, and assist the school staff in meeting the specific instructional needs of identified students who struggle with regular classroom programs.Assess initial and ongoing individual student needs for those students identified as gifted and struggling academically.Monitor the progress of each assigned pupil, collaborate with the regular classroom teacher regarding appropriate teaching techniques aimed at maximizing learning, and apply these techniques when working with students if appropriate.Comply with Chapter 16 guidelines for timely completion of appropriate paperwork.Maintain a safe environment, which is conducive to learning. Factors beyond the teacher's control that detract from the environment should be reported to the appropriate staff.Report individual pupil's progress in a fair and consistent manner.Schedule and participate in meetings with parents, teachers, other professional staff and administrators as necessary to support student progress.Maintain professional competence through participation in staff development activities provided by the district.Participate in district curriculum development activities.Participate in building and district level committee meetings.Maintain professionalism at all times when in contact with the public.Utilize available district support services.Physical And Sensory DemandsOccasional travel to school district offices, classrooms, regional officesFrequent walking throughout various buildingsOften sitting at desk for extended periodsStanding for limited periods of timeModerate lifting from 15 to 30 poundsSome carrying up to 30 poundsManual dexterity to use office equipmentRepetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboardingVisual acuity to read correspondences, computer screenAuditory acuity to be able to use telephonesAbility to speak clearly and distinctlyValid Driver's LicenseComments Position holder must have a friendly, helpful, caring personalityThe position specifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.