Achievement Prep seeks dynamic and committed MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE and HISTORY teachers for the 2010-2011 school year who:

• Are dedicated to and effective in obtaining educational success for urban students.
• Have subject matter expertise and use a variety of teaching methods to engage students.
• Are committed to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Achievement of NCLB “Highly Qualified” standard.
• A commitment to Achievement Prep and its values; an understanding of Achievement Prep’s mission and unwavering commitment to fulfill it.
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development of all students.
• Ability to provide a stimulating, safe, and appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.
• A team-oriented individual who has the ability to effectively set and communicate goals for the team to achieve.
• Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and achievement.
• Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and faculty.

COMMITMENT:
Achievement Prep has an extended school year and extended school day. Our scholars attend school from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7:30 am - 1:30 pm on Wednesdays.

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2010 - 2011 Reading Specialist

At Achievement Prep, we firmly believe that achieving strong literacy skills is the key to academic success and our READING SPECIALIST will have a major impact on integrating literacy throughout our school. Responsibilities include:

Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Student Assessment
• Use a variety of effective strategies, analyze instruction, and provide teachers and students with clear, specific information on strategy implementation
• Identify students in need of small group or individual literacy intervention through the use of data
• Provide small group or individual intervention for identified students
• Help administer the school’s identified screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, and outcome reading measures
• Coach teachers on the administration and interpretation of reading assessment data, determining adequate progress or those in need of supplemental or intensive intervention, as well as grouping for core instruction
• Maintain frequent communication with school administrators regarding data on student literacy growth

Professional Development
• Provide resources, organize and lead professional development workshops in collaboration with the Director of Academic Achievement, and offer on-going training to school staff on evidence-based literacy practices
• Coach classroom teachers on the implementation of core, supplemental, and intensive intervention approaches for reading and writing grades 4 to 8 and provide feedback on teacher implementation
• Use data as the basis for instructional decision making and to drive coaching goals/plans for teachers
• Provide support for the implementation of Achievement Prep's literacy program, working with the English team and outside resources as necessary to ensure implementation fidelity
• Establish and oversee, with the Director of Academic Achievement, a peer mentoring support network for teachers as they implement recommended instructional practices, including opportunities for teachers to visit one another’s classrooms to observe the implementation of specified practices

Partnering with Students and Families
• Communicating weekly with students, families, and school administrators around academic and behavioral concerns
• Responding promptly by telephone or e-mail to parent questions and concerns
• Attending occasional after-school events such as school dances, potluck dinners, and student performances
• Organize, with the Families and Community Coordinator, literacy-based family events
• Provide literacy report card to students and families at the beginning, middle and end of the school year

Building of School Culture
• Frequently communicating the school’s mission to children and families
• Adhering to school academic and disciplinary protocols

Maintenance of Organizational Culture
• Actively pursuing professional development opportunities, inside and outside of the school
• Collaborating with teachers and administrators to advance the school’s mission

COMMITMENT:
Achievement Prep has an extended school year and extended school day. Our scholars attend school from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7:30 am - 1:30 pm on Wednesdays.

Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, reading, education, or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Achievement of NCLB “Highly Qualified” standard in reading or English
• Four to six years prior teaching experience in upper-elementary and/or middle school; preference for individuals with experience as a reading teacher or specialist
• Experience and skill as a coach or mentor for adults on literacy related topics
• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth understanding of evidence-based practices for teaching grades 4 to 8 literacy practices and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks