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Sioux City Community School District Home School Assistance Program Teacher in Sioux City, Iowa
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Home School Assistance Program Teacher provides support to teachers, principals and central office staff as it pertains to understanding the enrollment process and requirements for the Home School Assistance Program. The Home School Assistance Teacher provides direct assistance to students and families enrolled in the program. This assistance includes access to curriculum materials, regularly scheduled visits to review progress and planning, and access to State required testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Adheres to Board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with principals, directors, and families regarding the Home School Assistance Program.
Develops and maintains an accurate roster of students participating in the program, including all necessary enrollment paperwork.
Maintains a schedule and calendar of required and voluntary visits with students and families.
Develops and manages curriculum library for the Home School Assistance Program. Responsible for inventory management of books and supplies including ordering and distribution.
Must keep current on laws and educational regulations relating Competent Private Instruction and Home School Assistance Program rules.
Analyzes student achievement data and determines appropriate action relative to such data.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a degree in education and 3-5 years successful classroom teaching experience in the respective curriculum. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for teaching assignment. Employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to their curriculum and instructional strategies.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including departmental staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual or small group presentations as well as written communications and reports. Individual must have effective listening skills.
FACILITATION SKILLS
Must be an effective facilitator in a variety of situations. Must have the ability to facilitate group meetings and facilitate large and small group professional development. Group facilitation includes discussion as well as group problem solving processes.
PLANNING SKILLS
Must have the ability to plan both long-term and short term. Planning should include curriculum review and development, assessment, professional development, budget, books, supplies, and general logistical support.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Position requires strong organizational skills. Must have the ability to organize and assimilate information, assessment data, supplies, scheduling, and other needs within the curriculum.
ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS
Individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Individual must be competent in technology. Must also have the capability to collect and sort data through technology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal office physical demands. Certain head teachers may periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, employee works inside.
The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.
The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.
Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.