Elementary Reading Support Teacher
Description

Lincoln Christian School 

Job Description

JOB TITLE

  • Elementary Reading Support Teacher

MUST DO

  • Provide a dynamic and effective learning experience for students struggling with reading, fostering a Christ-centered environment that promotes academic excellence while addressing individual student needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide strategic assessment, planning, development, and instruction that supports students in meeting curricular goals and objectives. 
  • Provide support to classroom teachers with the language arts curriculum. 
  • Assist with the training of teachers for benchmark assessments, including preparing necessary materials. 
  • Help equip new staff members with the necessary training and feedback to prepare them to teach reading at LCS
  • Progress monitor qualified students in Literacy First. 
  • Work with teachers to come up with a strategic plan on district-approved data. 
  • Collaborate with the Literacy Team to debrief assessment data, identify trends, and create instructional plans for struggling students. 
  • Attend meetings, initiate new strategies, and provide information to improve student outcomes. 
  • Attend parent/teacher conferences in the fall and spring to discuss student progress in reading support and provide feedback. 
  • Use district-approved curriculum for instruction and use established standards to guide and inform instructional practices. 
  • Help interpret academic reports to the school and families. 
  • Coordinate support services with families, teachers, and school, managing schedules, documentation, processes, and liaison between support services and teachers.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records for all students.
  • Communicate in a timely and professional manner with staff, students, and families regarding student progress, upcoming events, and necessary clarifications

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Valid teaching certification or licensure for elementary education
  • Experience in literacy instruction and supporting students with reading difficulties 
  • Strong knowledge of language arts curriculum and assessment tolls, including MAP and Lit First
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information with discretion
  • Passion for teaching and supporting students in a Christ-centered educational environment
  • Training on Orton Gillingham preferred 

WORK SCHEDULE

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM