Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Case Manager / TeacherDate Posted: 7/12/2024Location: All SchoolsDistrict-wide Reading and Writing Specialist is needed to support students with disabilities and deliver services per individual IEPs. Individual would support specific students at all levels within the district, elementary level is grades K-3, Middle 4-8, and high school 9-12. The Reading and Writing Specialist serves as a resource to promote student growth in learning reading and writing and teacher growth in teaching reading and writing. This position acts primarily as a reading and writing instructor for students in need of correction, or remediation for identified students, per the student's IEP. The Reading and Writing Specialist also works collaboratively with teachers to ensure students are receiving supports within the classroom and needed professional development training. New Hampshire certification as a Reading Specialist required and preferably dual certification with General Special Education. This is a teacher position as part of our CBA, 186.5 days, competitive benefits, state retirement. Start date is August 21, 2024. TITLE: Student Services Reading & Writing Specialist REPORTS TO: School Administrator EVALUATION: Annually by School Administrator SUPERVISES: N/A GENERAL SUMMARY: The Reading and Writing Specialist serves as a resource to promote student growth in learning reading and writing and teacher growth in teaching reading and writing. This position acts primarily as a reading and writing instructor for students in need of correction, or remediation for identified students, per the student's IEP. The Reading and Writing Specialist also works collaboratively with teachers to ensure students are receiving support within the classroom and needed professional development training. QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED): Teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of New Hampshire authority. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of the Raymond Public Schools, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria.
- The minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid New Hampshire Teacher's Certificate (reading & writing specialist endorsement required) dual certified as general special education preferred
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
- Minimum of three years teaching experience required; Master's Degree and leadership experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Knowledgeable of the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing process and instruction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, community, and school district special education rules, regulations, policy, and laws for students with IEPs and 504 plans and keep abreast of current Reading and literacy best instructional practices and changing special education legislation.
- Consults weekly with special educators and paraprofessionals, individually or in group meetings (such as providing suggestions for student specific interventions, accommodations, materials etc.).
- Assists teachers and paraprofessionals in the selection and use of materials appropriate for each student's growth and development for assigned students.
- Collaborate with teachers in the development and modification of instructional units and lessons and teach units as requested.
- Plan, develop, implement, and monitor students' individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Consult with classroom teachers, parents, specialists and other therapists regarding programming for students.
- Provides instructional guidance to teachers, tutors and paraprofessionals who provide reading instruction and/or support for students.
- Be trained, and ideally certified in the Orton Gillingham Reading approach, as well as other multisensory reading approaches.
- Prepare annual IEP goals/objectives for assigned students in the area of reading/writing/literacy.
- Create and provide developmentally appropriate reading and writing instruction in individual and/or small group instruction to meet the needs of students.
- Monitor student progress and report out progress on progress reports.
- Attends IEP meetings as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment through formal and informal evaluation and observation of those students who have been identified as having a possible educational disability.
- Co- teaches with classroom teachers, when appropriate.
- Serve on a multidisciplinary team for the identification of a student with a suspected educational disability.
- Collaborate with the student's parents and teachers in planning, writing, and monitoring the student's Individual Education Plan.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate/provide, when appropriate, workshops and consultation to the school district staff regarding
- Other duties as assigned by the building level Administrator and/or Executive Director of Student Support Services.
Cognitive And Sensory Requirements: Talking: Necessary for communicating with others Hearing: Necessary for receiving instructions and queries Sight: Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly Tasting & Smelling: Not requiredEmployer Expectation for the amount of lapsed time required by a typical worker to learn the skills of this job description (Specific Vocational Preparation Requirement) |__| 1. Short demonstration only. |__| 2. Any beyond short demonstration up to and including 30 days. |__| 3. 30-90 days. |__| 4. 91-180 days. |x__| 5. 181 days to 1 year. |__| 6. 1 to 2 years. |__| 7. 2 to 4 years. |__| 8. 4-10 years. |__| 9. Over 10 years. Summary Of Occupational Exposures: May be exposed to cleaning fluids, copier toner, bodily fluids Other Items to consider Environment: Inside: 95% Outside: 5% Work Surfaces: carpet and tile floors, chair and standard desk This is a fairly sedentary position and employee is not required to do extensive physical exertion. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. *External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis. Classification: Exempt. Approved by Supt 7/11/2024