K-6 Literacy Tutor
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About New Beginnings Family Academy Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy ( NBFA ) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by: Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices Small class sizes and two adults per classroom An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom Placement at competitive high schools (Kolbe Cathedral, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, etc.) NBFA is located on an urban campus at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT (within a mile of the University of Bridgeport and the beach at Seaside Park). NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes of all its stakeholders: employees, students, families and members of its Board of Directors.Mission-Driven CultureNBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful, self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by helping to close the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives all children a foundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life.The NBFA Literacy Tutor must be committed to and advocate for NBFA's mission to provide students a meaningful, high quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. The Literacy Tutor will participate in intervention groups in reading.Classification: Full-time/Salaried/Exempt/185 daysPrincipal Accountabilities:1. Administer universal/diagnostic assessments and share results with administrators and teachers2. Collaborate with administrators, teachers and reading specialists in order to assist their a) review of school-wide data to identify students' strengths and/or areas of need and b) development of intervention plans and instructional groupings3. Participate in SRBI Team meetings as may be requested by administrators to review progress monitoring data to assist the decision-making process regarding tiered support4. Maintain and collect data/current records of students' performance in order to keep administrators, teachers and parents abreast of students' progressOther Responsibilities:1. The Literacy Tutor may be assigned to cover a class, in the temporary/short-term absence of the classroom teacher, to the extent permitted by law2. May assume other functions as delegated by the building Principal/Director or designee, to the extent permitted by lawBenefits NBFA offers a full array of benefits, including: Friendly work environment Medical and dental plan (generous portion of employee premium paid by NBFA) Life & AD&D, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance 10+ paid holidays and sick leave, school closes during the last week of the year Professional Development OpportunitiesRequirements The Literacy Tutor must possess the following:1. Experience with Scientific Research-Based interventions (SRBI) and progress monitoring2. Experience with the LLI/Fundations programs and such assessments as Running Records and the DRA 23. Willingness to participate in relevant professional development in literacy instruction4. Ability to support and motivate; be positive, trust-worthy and committed to promoting the school's vision, mission and goals5. Excellent collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and writtenThe following experiences/qualifications are preferred: 1. An active elementary teaching certificate2. Experience teaching reading to elementary aged studentsTO APPLY: PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: [email protected] Start Date 8/19/24Contact Human Resources Dept. Phone: (203) ###-#### Fax: ...@nbfacademy.org 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605