Eastside: 3503 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78220

SUMMARY:

The Reading Specialist is responsible for organizing, planning, and executing the Page Turners Reading Program. The Reading Specialist will oversee the successful implementation of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and takes ownership of a safe, orderly, and positive environment for the Page Turners Reading Program.
• Guides and facilitates the components of the program: literacy activities, data collection, and formal assessment administration.
• Utilizes the BGCA Power Hour Reading curriculum and creates supplemental evidence-based reading activities to provide the review, practice, and reinforcement needed to build reading and comprehension skills.
• Addresses off-task behavior with effective behavior management techniques.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on the reading program and as a mentor to the part-time reading specialists.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings.
• Responsible for compiling and maintaining accurate data and case files gathered through various sources.
• Commits to the long-term goal of increasing each students reading and comprehension skills by the end of the academic year.
• To perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must posses a Valid Tx Drivers License
• Have 40 college hours are required. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, English or Education preferred.
• Previous elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with inner-city youth.
• Travel between sites is required, must have own transportation.
• Must possess good character and decision-making skills.
• Must possess a sincere interest in children, maturity, self-control, and sound judgment.
• Must have a working knowledge of positive youth development, early literacy teaching strategies, and positive behavior management skills.
• Must have the energy, initiative, and ability to get things done within specific time frames.
• Must have excellent organization skills and a strong ability to communicate with positive feedback.
• Must support the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Must uphold the policies and procedures of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio.
• Possess skills for communicating clearly and knowledgeably.
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to function objectively and fairly in all aspects, including discipline.