Remedial Reading and Math Instructor_Reading Specialist

Company : Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Job Type : Full Time

15120, Homestead

Job Description - Remedial Reading and Math Instructor_Reading Specialist

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Select, administer, and interpret current assessment tools for school age children to accurately identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately in the Non Public School database. Follow program guidelines for qualifying children for services. This may include Title I assessment and performance data reporting.

Implement systematic, differentiated instruction based upon assessed needs of identified learners.

Effectively collaborate with parents/guardians and outside professionals to offer support for the continued implementation of remedial services.

Provide professional communications including sharing and collaboration with speech clinicians, teachers, parents, principals, counselors, and SAP Team.

Contribute input to and make available resources for the Student Assistance Program Team members.

Integrate technology for both professional and student use including implementation of online data forms.

Participate in on-going professional development activities.

Develop and establish individual at-home reading and math programs.

Qualifications:

Valid PA certification in Elementary Education required

Valid PA certification in Reading Specialist required

Highly Qualified Middle School Mathematics is preferred

Knowledge of assessment tools: QRI 4, DIBELS Next, TOWRE, GMADE, GRADE, Reading Fluency Indicator. This is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of programs/interventions: Sonday System, Wilson Reading, RAC, Word Building, Syllasearch.

Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.

Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability and experience in working as a member of a team.

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Additional Requirements:

Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting for extended period of time

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies

Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers

Hearing clearly

Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Program Director

Department: NPSP

Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

Salary: Based on experience

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision, Paid Entitlement Days, PSERS, Tuition Reimbursement

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