IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Teacher & School Assessment Coordinator K-8

Division: Instruction

Classification: Certificated

Reports to: Building Principal

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Teacher supports student achievement in grades K-4 by developing, implementing, and monitoring literacy-based interventions. This position collaborates with staff, families, and administration to ensure students receive appropriate academic and non-academic support to improve literacy outcomes. In addition, the LAP teacher will serve as the school's assessment coordinator for the state summative assessment (Smarter Balanced) in grades 3-8.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Needs Identification
- Analyze student assessment data to determine LAP eligibility and identify specific literacy needs.
Program Development and Implementation
- Design and implement research-based literacy interventions.
- Collaborate with teachers to create individualized literacy support plans.
- Create LAP schedule for interventions and Reading Power times.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Track student progress using formative and summative data.
- Schedule, administer, monitor, and evaluate i-Ready and easyCBM benchmarking.
- Adjust instruction and interventions to ensure literacy growth and student success.
- Administer the Dyslexia Screening and analyze results.
- Supervise AmeriCorps Members.
- Train, evaluate, mentor, and monitor AmeriCorps members.
- Complete member evaluations and service reports.
- Write and submit the annual AmeriCorps grant.
- Collaborate with administration to hire AmeriCorps members each year.
- Approve timesheets and monitor hours needed by the member to successfully fulfill their contract.
- Monitor progress of Reading Power.
Family and Staff Engagement
- Communicate with families regarding literacy supports and student progress.
- Inform parents if their K-2 students' dyslexia screening results.
Data Management, Compliance, Reporting
- Complete K-4 annual Literacy Report
- Maintain accurate records to ensure all literacy program components meet state LAP guidelines and reporting requirements
- Complete year-end LAP Report
- Collect, manage, and interpret data to inform literacy instruction and programming
- Identify trends and areas for improvement
- Lead professional development on literacy strategies and assessments
- Maintain LAP attendance records
School Assessment Coordinator
- Manage assessment databases for benchmark and summative assessments (i-Ready, easyCBM, WCAP, WCAS, TIDE)
- Provide staff training for test administrators in grades 3-8
- Update the building assessment plan and testing calendar.
- Oversee administration of the annual Smarter Balanced state test.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position. This position is contingent upon the availability of school funds.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret student assessment data to identify specific needs to determine LAP Eligibility.
Knowledge of research-based literacy interventions and strategies and the ability to design and implement effective instructional programs.
Knowledge of K-5 literacy intervention curriculum.
Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers to create individualized literacy support plans and instructional programs.
Demonstrate experience administering and evaluating literacy screening tools, including i-Ready, easyCBM, and dyslexia screeners.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate AmeriCorps members, including managing service reports, evaluations, and timekeeping records.
Strong organizational skills and reporting skills with the ability to maintain accurate program records and complete required reports.
Capacity to collect, manage, and analyze data to inform instruction and identify trends for continuous improvement.
Knowledge of LAP compliance standards and the ability to ensure all program components meet state and district requirements.
Exceptional understanding of foundational reading skills, literacy instruction, and interventions.
Manage instructional platforms and assessment databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Reading Endorsement
Minimum of three years of teaching experience in any primary grade level K-2

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of teaching experience working as a full-time employee in primary grades or three years of experience as a literacy interventionist
Familiar with the Washington State Smarter Balanced Assessment
Experience in teaching diverse student populations – specifically Native American

Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Teacher & School Assessment Coordinator K-8

Job Description Revision: April 2025

LAP Teacher & School Assessment Coordinator K-8