Academic Success Teacher (Leave replacement 8/26/26 - 11/25/26)

Qualifications:

• Appropriate NJ Teacher Certification
• Experience with intervention strategies for ELA and/or Math
• Five (5) years teaching experience
• Strong understanding of the Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS)
• Effective communication skills & strong organizational skills
• Strength in data analysis and instructional goal setting

Training and practice in research-based intervention strategies Specific Responsibilities:

Tier I

1. Support the implementation of the Morris School District Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) at all tiers with specific focus on tier I and tier Il for ELA and/or Math.
2. Model developmentally appropriate, research-based approaches for teachers, so that teacher capacity to differentiate and provide instruction specific to student needs in ELA and/or Math is strengthened.
3. Provide Professional Development when necessary for content area teachers in the area of ELA and/or Math. Facilitate teacher-learning opportunities both within and outside of the tier I classroom. Schedule time with teachers individually, in small groups (PLCs, Monday Meetings).

Tier 11

1. Use universal diagnostic data, common assessments and screenings in partnership with content area teachers for the identification of students at risk of falling more than two levels below grade level.
2. For identified students, create and monitor student goals and learning plans for ELA and/or Math in collaboration with content area teachers.
3. Provide differentiated instruction/supports to develop grade level academic skills in ELA and/or Math so that students return to Tier I.
4. Use developmentally appropriate research-based approaches as well as assessments in the areas of ELA and Math to support and measure student growth in relation to individual learning plans.
5. Monitor student progress using learning targets, relevant data and consultation with homeroom teachers for ELA and/or Math.
6. Communicate with teachers, parents and building administrators regarding student goals and progress on a regular basis.
7. For identified students, create and document student goals, learning plans, and progress monitoring in Panorama Student Success.
8. Ensure collaboration across student support teams, Academic Success Teachers and classroom teachers by documenting goals, specific supports put in place, and ongoing monitoring of student progress using Panorama Student Success.

General Responsibilities:

1. Provide Professional Development for content area teachers in the area of ELA and / Math.
2. Facilitate teacher-learning opportunities both within and outside of the tier I classroom, individually or in small groups (i.e. PLCs, Monday Meetings).
3. Fill out and submit appropriate documentation in accordance with published due dates (schedules, student plans, allocation time sheets).

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE UPLOAD ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION:

• Upload resume
• Upload All New Jersey Certificate(s)
• Upload All Transcripts (Graduate & Undergraduate)

You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position.  We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.

Position requires New Jersey Elementary Teacher Certification.

Please complete application at:
www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp

The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

Salary:      In accordance with the established Morris School District  Salary Guide currently ranging from $64,425 - $115,315
Benefits:  Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits.
                     Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included.

Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.