Description

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is to provide high-quality, out-of-school Club experiences to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for their future, demonstrate good character & citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Reading Specialist is a key member of Club programs that will increase literacy development of Club members. The individual will be responsible for working closely with the Literacy Director and Coordinator while implementing the literacy program at his/her designated Boys & Girls Club location in Pinellas County. The Reading Specialist will also collaborate with all Club staff.

The Reading Specialist will be familiar with reading research, reading standards, reading assessments, evidence-based reading strategies, and use this information to identify gaps, support growth, and plan for individual and small group instruction. This position is after school, part time, up to 15 hours a week.

Training in Social/Emotional Learning and/or Trauma Informed Care is a plus. The successful candidate in collaboration with the Literacy Director and Coordinator, will plan, implement, and evaluate strategies and activities provided within the literacy program.

Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Learning Environment

· Create a child centered literacy environment.

· Develop and maintain rapport with all stakeholders including students, families, and club staff.

· Maximize student learning time using effective time management strategies.

· Facilitate the integration of reading skills/strategies/technology into the reading programs.

2. Knowledge and Expertise

· Demonstrate evidence-based reading and literacy strategies.

· Remain current with Reading Research and Literacy Research PreK-adult.

3. Assessment/Evaluation

· Use multiple data sources to plan, implement and evaluate student progress; use data to evaluate reading instruction and practices.

· Keep accurate records of student data.

· Assist in formal and informal data collection processes.

4. Related Professional Responsibilities

· Maintain and submit accurate, complete, and correct records and required reports.

· Communicate using multiple means in a professional manner. Ex. text, email, written, and oral.

· Encourage lifelong learning and cross-curricular use of literacy (STEM, Art, Music, etc.)

· Attend and participate in all required meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in reading or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

· Valid state teaching certification.

· At least 3 years of English Language Arts (ELA) teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.

· An understanding of theories of literacy, including the diagnostic teaching of reading and reading intervention.

· Considerable knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs.

· Knowledge of the practices and principles of non-profit organizations a plus.

· Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

· Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems in collaboration with others.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, subordinates, board members, community groups and other related agencies.

· Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Pinellas County for training and/or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.