SY 26/27 Literacy Teacher Assistant

Key Responsibilities:Instructional Delivery and AssessmentAssist in the delivery of high-quality literacy instruction based on Missouri State standards.Support the teacher in internalizing lesson plans and preparing materials that meet all students' diverse learning needs.Help maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems.Work with small groups of students to reinforce foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.Internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems.Support classroom teacher with assigned dutiesAcademic and Cultural SupportAssume personal responsibility for student achievement.Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respectParticipate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences.Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.Exemplify the school cultural expectationsReal World Learning FacilitationSupport in the delivery  high-quality, rigorous instruction directly connected to authentic, real-world learning experiences that promote college persistence, career exploration, and workforce readiness for all KIPPsters.Assist and support student experiences, including class-connected projects, professional mentorships, internships, and shadowing opportunities that bridge the classroom and the community.Actively collaborate with students, staff, and regional industry partners to design meaningful learning experiences that provide students with professional exposure and measurable real-world outcomes.