Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Michael the Archangel School, Bethlehem/Coopersburg

Position Description

Job Title: Lead Learning Support Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Job Status: Full Time

Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal

Job Function: The Lead Learning Support Teacher is responsible for providing instructional leadership and support to teachers and students. Will be providing specialized educational support in reading, writing, math, and all other subjects to students in elementary school and middle school.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervising and scheduling of the ES and MS support teachers.

• Assists in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

• Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for students and monitor their progress throughout the school year. Participate in IEP meetings and other required meetings.

• Offer support and strategies to enhance instruction and promote growth throughout the curriculum. Collaborate with teachers of all grade levels to promote the learning and implementation of instruction.

• Teach students per their individualized reading plans to small groups or individually using research-based strategies and resources. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective reading, writing, and mathematical foundation in accordance with their abilities.

• Meet regularly with classroom teachers to plan education instructions that relate to the student's individual needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.

• Evaluate student performances during each session and provide feedback. Maintain a fair, accurate, and timely assessment of policies and procedures.

• Communicate with students, parents, and teachers on a regular basis about schedules, assessments, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.

• Schedule and lead SST (Student Support Team) meetings.

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

• Attend all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

• Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Additional Condition of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education, Special Education, or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a primary classroom setting.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and modify an educational activity set by the classroom teacher.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; experience with a Catholic school population.

• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

• Exhibit a high degree of integrity, loyalty and dependability and have a strong work ethic.

• Must be a self starter and able to work independently with strong organizational skills.

• Valid driver's license to travel between the two school locations.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old) as well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, push, pull, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to operate standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people.

Working Conditions: Elementary school & Middle school environment; normal work hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. May be required to work in excess of normal work hours to attend meetings and events. Will be required to travel between the elementary school and the middle school building.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and clearances via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal Marianne Gano

Email : mgano@st-mikes.com

EOE M/F/D/V

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