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Anticipated Reading Teacher

Lackawanna City School District

Lackawanna , NY 14218

Certified - Teaching - Reading Teacher {READ}

Job Number 3300055536

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date 05/11/2026

POSITION: The Assistant Superintendent is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of READING TEACHER.?

QUALIFICATIONS: ?

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in Education.

• Candidate must possess a valid New York State teaching certificate Literacy (Grades 5-12) or Reading Teacher.

• Candidate must possess fingerprint clearance from New York State Education Department.??

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ?

• Teaches Response to Intervention Reading as mandated by the New York State Education Department.??

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.?

• Implements lesson plans and utilizes instruction time to effect optimal learning conditions.??

• Establishes effective rapport with students.??

• Motivates students to develop skills, attributes, and knowledge necessary for future educational endeavors.??

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.??

• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.??

• Establishes effective communication with parents through conferences and other appropriate channels to discuss students' progress.??

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.??

• Maintains professional competence through in-service programs provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.??

• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.??

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.??

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.??

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing program.?

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.??

• Participates in faculty committees.?

• Assumes any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.?

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Itinerant Location Lackawanna High School

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 26/27 School Year

Required Certification Type Literacy Grades 5-12 {7062}

Contact Person's Name Adriann Johnson

Contact Person's Title Assistant Superintendent

Contact Person's Phone 716-821-5610

Contact Person's Email ajohnson@lackawannaschools.org

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