What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Reading Specialist position at Berlin Elementary School?
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
QUALIFICATIONS:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Instruct
Berlin School District
183 Hillside Ave.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-6500
K-3 READING SPECIALIST
Masters Degree in Reading/Education
Reading & Writing Specialist Certification K-12
1. Provide direct remedial instruction for students needing additional reading services.
2. Provide help with guided reading groups in the classroom.
3. Provide materials and/or services for gifted and talented students.
4. Provide lesson modeling for teachers.
Assess
Test and evaluate students within first two weeks of school to determine reading placement.
Provide individual testing upon referral from classroom teacher.
B.
1.
2.
3. Assist teachers in benchmarking students' reading level throughout the school year.
C.
D.
E.
4. Test, interpret, and recommend modifications for delivery of instruction.
Coordinate
1. Coordinate the K-3 reading/writing program.
2. Coordinate the K-3 testing program in reading/writing.
3. Coordinate the K-3 professional development in reading/writing.
4. Coordinate the K-3 reading/writing budget and ordering of materials.
Consult
1. Review student records and test scores with teachers and administrators to help make decisions
about individualized instruction.
2. Work with classroom teachers to implement reading/writing materials, programs, and assessments.
3. Be available to advise or to answer questions about reading/writing concerns.
4. Provide support to new teachers and parents.
Assist
1. Provide ideas and advice to teachers for students, groups, and/or special projects related to
reading & writing.
2. Help teachers locate and maintain a current inventory of additional resources for use with the
classroom reading/writing programs.
3. Help keep teachers up-to-date on new methods, programs and materials by providing in-service
programs, refresher courses or sharing sessions for staff.
4. Promote the lifetime enjoyment of reading as a goal for students, teachers, and the community.
The Reading Specialist will work in conjunction with the Elementary (K-3) staff and administration to
oordinate, develop and maintain a Reading/Writing program that is appropriate and beneficial for all
students. *