Description
Teach reading, writing, speaking, listening, and literature to elementary students, building literacy and communication skills.
- • Establish and enforce rules for respectful discussion, collaboration, and independent literacy work.
- • Assess reading, writing, and language development through observations, conferences, and work samples.
- • Prepare literacy centers, classroom library, and materials for reading and writing workshops.
- • Differentiate ELA instruction and materials to meet diverse learners and interests.
- • Plan balanced literacy blocks with mini-lessons, guided practice, and independent work.
- • Teach individuals and small groups using guided reading, shared reading, and writer's workshop.
- • Set and communicate clear objectives for ELA lessons, units, and projects aligned to standards.
- • Assign and grade reading logs, writing pieces, and language practice.
- • Conduct daily read-alouds and shared reading to model fluency and comprehension strategies.
- • Design, administer, and score formative and summative ELA assessments.
- • Confer with families and staff to address literacy strengths, needs, and behavior.
- • Hold parent conferences to review progress in reading, writing, and communication goals.
- • Maintain accurate ELA records, portfolios, and assessment data.
- • Prepare students for later grades by building stamina, vocabulary, and effective study habits.
- • Guide students with academic or adjustment issues, including motivation and reading confidence.
- • Provide targeted interventions and enrichment in phonics, comprehension, and writing.
- • Develop unit plans and pacing aligned to state ELA standards and school curriculum.
- • Supply diverse texts and writing tools that promote engagement and imagination.
- • Uphold school policies and classroom routines during literacy instruction.
- • Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan integrated ELA lessons.
- • Meet with specialists (e.g., reading, ESL, special education) to support individual literacy plans.
- • Use digital tools, audiobooks, and multimedia to enhance literacy learning.
- • Prepare lesson plans and show evidence of planning upon request.
- • Work with colleagues to develop, evaluate, and refine elementary ELA programs.
- • Prepare progress reports and documentation of ELA activities and outcomes.
- • Teach and monitor the safe use of classroom technology and materials.
- • Lead activities that build language, creativity, and social skills, such as storytelling and drama.
- • Attend literacy-focused PD, conferences, and workshops to improve practice.
- • Plan and supervise author studies, book clubs, writing celebrations, and literacy field trips.
- • Organize the classroom library, label materials, and display student writing and projects.
- • Attend staff meetings and serve on literacy or curriculum committees.
- • Administer and interpret reading inventories and writing rubrics to identify needs.
- • Supervise and guide paraprofessionals or volunteers during literacy instruction.
- • Engage parent volunteers in read-alouds, publishing parties, and library maintenance.
- • Perform school duties such as hallway and cafeteria monitoring and dismissal.
- • Select, order, and inventory books, manipulatives, and ELA supplies.
- • Provide accommodations, assistive technology, and access supports for students with disabilities.
- • Sponsor ELA-related extracurriculars, such as journalism club, poetry readings, or spelling bees.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
