Title I- long term substitute

Prince of Peace Catholic School is seeking a long term substitute for the 26-27 school year. We are a small, but growing, Preschool-12th Grade Catholic School committed to educating our students to academic excellence while nurturing the spirit and promoting Gospel values. The development of effective learning habits, self-discipline, and good citizenship is promoted daily and consistently throughout the grade levels. Caring for others, sharing one’s gifts and talents, and serving one’s community are integral parts of Prince of Peace. We provide a caring, collaborative, supportive working environment with a strong family feel. 

Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, Clinton, Iowa is a city of approximately 25,000 residents. Less than one hour from the Quad Cities and less than two hours from the Chicago suburbs, you'll never need to go too far to find all that you need.

An Iowa teaching license or the ability to get a teaching license is required.

Because the distinct purpose of a school is to create a Christian educational community where knowledge is enlightened and enlivened by the Catholic Faith and Catholic Social Teaching, teachers in the schools of the Diocese of Davenport should:

1. Be a Catholic in Good Standing, who has knowledge of the Catholic faith adequate to teach its content OR
2. Be a non-Catholic fully committed to the distinctive purpose, philosophy, and spirit of Catholic School education.
3. Live and model the principles and moral values which are part of Catholic teaching regarding lifestyle.
4. Understand and be dedicated to the ministry of Catholic school education.

Job description:

Position Purpose:  The Title I Teacher serves to support students who struggle with math and reading and are eligible for the program based on assessment results and teacher input.

Reporting Relationship:  Building Principal

Essential Functions

Reading Instruction:

• Identify students eligible to receive services
• Assess students diagnostically to determine intervention program
• Create a student schedule that addresses frequency and intensity necessary for student
• Success based intervention protocol.

• Provide small group/ individual instruction in Tier 2 and Tier 3
• Progress monitoring of students receiving services in this program
• Communicate with families to encourage an educational partnership 
• Support, encourage, and motivate students to be successful 
• Plan and host a year-end celebration of success for students and their families

Math Instruction

• Identify students eligible to receive services:
• Assess students diagnostically to determine intervention program
• Create a student schedule that addresses frequency and intensity necessary for student
• success based intervention protocol 

• Provide small group/ individual instruction in Tier 2 and Tier 3
• Progress monitoring of students receiving services in this program
• Communicate with families to encourage an educational partnership
• Support, encourage and motivate students to be successful
• Plan and host a year-end celebration of success for students and their families

ELPA 21 Assessment

• Complete required AEA training for ELL students as determined by the Iowa Department of Education
• Complete initial and annual assessment training as determined by the Iowa Department of Education
• Administer the ELPA 21 Dynamic Screener newly enrolled EL students at the beginning of the year.
• Administer the summative ELPA 21 assessment during the window of time determined by the Iowa Department of Education
• Share assessment reports with the administration and teachers when they are available

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Compile Title I Impact Report for reading and math
• Meet with administration to review Impact Reports
• Determine annual student growth for Title students using fall to spring percentile scores on FAST growth reports for reading and math 
• Support teachers in the use of online digital programs for intervention in math and reading.
• Serve in various roles as assigned by the administrator for online required or support programs such as FAST or MTSS Panorama

Needed Skills:

Develop reports based on student data for decision making

Performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficiently

Works collaboratively with administration, teachers and children

Support the teachings of the Catholic faith

Qualifications 

Applicant must hold a current Iowa teaching license with a reading endorsement

Skills in Orton-Gillingham or other multi-sensory approach to reading instruction preferred

Knowledge of or ability to complete LETRS training preferred

Knowledge of Iowa core standards for reading and math

Availability to work varying hours including some after school hours

Experience in teaching mathematics to various elementary grade levels or extended training in the teaching of elementary mathematics strongly preferred

If interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be considered as they are received.