Reading Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess and identify children at risk.

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading services in individual, small group, and/or full classroom settings.

• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of district’s reading/language arts content standards.

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.

• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and literacy materials consistent with reading/language arts content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Creates a classroom environment and research-based program of study that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Work collaboratively with building staff to deliver exemplary reading instruction to students with dyslexia.

• Coordinate with other involved school personnel in planning and providing reading instruction for students. • Familiar with the RTI process and Tier’d Instruction.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements.

• Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve reading/language arts teaching.

• Gather, compile, and disaggregate data; and link that data to student learning and instruction.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

At least 3 successful years of teaching with data that demonstrates high student reaching proficiency 

Master's Degree Required

Licensure in Elementary Education or Middle Grades Reading