***This position is a 10 month (200 day contract) position.***

Summary

    Works under the direction of the Principal providing direct literacy instruction to students and as a literacy leader                    implementing a comprehensive literacy program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  

• Collaborate with educators and school administrators to identify challenges with students or curriculum, set goals, and resolve issues.  
• Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction 
• Devise individual accelerated literacy plans with teachers and parents for students identified by state criteria. 
• Meets and instructs the student(s) for in-person instruction in the locations and the time designated. 
• Develops a plan for intervention of instruction. 
• Diagnoses and identifies students with deficiencies in Language Arts. 
• Models instructional strategies and best practices for teachers. 
• Plans and implements motivational programs to promote reading. 
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality. 

Qualifications

• Ability to develop working relationships with students, parents and professional colleagues within the school division and within the community. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Technology skills including electronic communication and ability to use multiple types of software critical to job performance. 

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree minimum; Reading Specialist endorsement is strongly preferred 

Language Skills

      Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure              manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or            public.

Reasoning/Other Abilities

     Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with                 standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. 

Physical Demands

    Work involves operation of office equipment and limited physical tasks.  Above-average amount of walking, bending,              standing, stooping, and lifting in a classroom environment.

Work Environment

   The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential         functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the             essential functions.