Reading Specialist
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QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree or higher degree with major in assigned area.

Valid reading specialist certificate.

Minimum of three years teaching experience.

Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education/continuing professional development.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide leadership, coordination, collaboration and innovation for K-8 reading curriculum and instruction, including technology-based programs.

Provide direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups to enable student to develop literacy skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Serve in advisory role, including: a) observing disabled readers in the classroom, upon teacher's request; b) assisting classroom teachers in the diagnosis of students and collaborating in planning the instructional strategies; c) assisting in the selection of appropriate materials utilized by the classroom teacher for corrective measures; d) providing demonstrations of new methods and materials (i.e. team teaching); e) interpreting and disseminating results of Universal Screener and Online Literacy Programs.2. Create developmental reading program, including: a) developing and implementing a remediation plan for students who Universal Screener tests results identified as basic or minimal; b) utilizing the Reading Recovery method of intervention and instruction for primary students, particularly in grade one; c) maintaining the literature collection and library; d) planning and conducting periodic evaluations to assess the need for changes in the reading program.3. Plan and develop curriculum, including: a) planning and developing special reading projects as approved or provided; b) serving as a resource to the board and administration in areas of reading instruction and curriculum; c) providing leadership in the development and implementation of the K-8 and High School reading program; d) ensuring that reading is a component of the K-8 Language Arts and offer contract teachers from K-8 and High School strategies and support for struggling readers.4. Remediation, including: a) assessing the reading referrals of parents, teachers and support staff; b) providing remedial instruction of K-8 and High School students through collaboration with staff, occasional small group instruction and staff development in content reading strategies.5. Manage time efficiently.6. Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.7. Be well versed in the social decision making and problem solving curriculum/social thinking curriculum.8. Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.9. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction.EVALUATION: At least once annually by Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction