The Reading Specialist is to assist and support classroom teachers and administrators in providing balanced and effective reading programs for all students.

The physical abilities, abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not limited to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objectives; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lifts objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/ or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank task in order of importance; copy compare compile, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

The Algiers Charter School Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or National origin, age disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, Services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.