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1.0 Reading Specialist - East Coventry

Owen J. Roberts School District

Pottstown, PA | Full Time

$45k-71k (estimate)

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1.0 Reading Specialist - East Coventry

$45k-71k (estimate)

Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 2 Months Ago

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Owen J. Roberts School District is Hiring a 1.0 Reading Specialist - East Coventry Near Pottstown, PA

JobID: 365

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Reading Specialist

Date Posted:
4/1/2024

Location:
East Coventry Elementary School

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide specialized or individualized instruction in the classroom or in a pull-out situation to support students meet grade level benchmarks with English Language Arts program.

Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher, MTSS Coordinator, Reading Specialist, and other staff (special education, math, specials, support staff, etc.) to provide effective instruction for all students.

Research and provide appropriate resources for staff and parents.

Assist with assessment and diagnosis to inform instructional interventions, and to provide information to classroom teachers and parents.

Assist classroom teachers in designing instruction for class, specific groups or individual students.

Assist classroom teachers in using literacy assessments and interpreting and using results for instructional decision-making.

Support individual teachers who may need assistance in developing and implementing the classroom integrated English Language Arts program.

Model strategies or techniques, conduct demonstration or co-teaching lessons if schedule permits and under the direction of the principal and/or K-12 ELA Supervisor.

Provide instructional guidance to paraprofessionals working the classrooms.

Conduct staff development activities for teachers and parents.

Implement building Title 1 or reading support programs where applicable.

Provide monthly schedules to the district Compliance Coordinator (signed by the principal).

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

Bachelor’s Degree.

Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Teaching Certification secured by September 2024.

Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.

Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and assist teachers in implementing lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.

Well organized with good time management skills.

Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.

Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

The person, while performing in this position, will be required to:

Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to talk and hear;

Sit, stand, walk, and occasionally be required to stoop, kneel and crouch;

Have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus;

Have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and

Possess effective judgment; communication, mathematical, planning and human relations skills; and is required to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.