Reading Specialist

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The position will model, coach, observe, and assist personnel at the school sites to use Research Based reading strategies effectively for instruction and assessment. He/she will facilitate learning activities in the classroom using reading strategies proven to be effective in helping students to achieve in the area of reading.

QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Master's Degree and five (5) or more years exemplary teaching experience in Reading. Must have the ability to model reading lessons and assist teachers with Reading Professional Development strategies. A knowledge of effective reading strategies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and provide modeling, coaching, planning, and observation with teachers using effective reading strategies on a weekly basis.
• Assist teachers and administrators with the implementation of new instructional strategies, technology, reading assessments, Comprehensive Curriculum, and reading interventions.
• Coordinate training with Professional Development Staff and Administration.
• Meet with the Professional Development trainer and administrators to promote collaboration.
• Work with the district supervisors and school improvement team to assist in accomplishing goals, objectives, and activities indicated on School Improvement Plan.
• Maintain a file of information concerning Professional Development strategies, scheduled visits with teachers, and progress towards meeting school goals and objectives.
• Work with school administrators and teachers to identify school and classroom strengths and weaknesses.
• Participate in whole faculty study group sessions held at schools as requested.
• Assist with planning and implementation of family nights to share reading strategies and offer ways parents can assist their children with reading instruction at home.
• Maintain a high level of involvement in professional development and monitoring of its use.
• Assist school with analyzing school data and plan for improvement using strengths and weaknesses identified.
• Monitor use of reading interventions and math assessments.
• Work with reading coaches to effective implement reading strategies.
• Model effective strategies for struggling readers.