What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Reading Specialist position at Berlin Public Schools?
POSITION DESCRIPTION: QUALIFICATIONS: PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. InstructBerlin School District183 Hillside Ave.Berlin, NH 03570(603) 752-6500K-3 READING SPECIALISTMasters Degree in Reading/EducationReading & Writing Specialist Certification K-121. 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.AssessTest 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.Coordinate1.
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.Consult1.
Review student records and test scores with teachers and administrators to help make decisionsabout 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.Assist1.
Provide ideas and advice to teachers for students, groups, and/or special projects related toreading & writing.2. Help teachers locate and maintain a current inventory of additional resources for use with theclassroom reading/writing programs.3. Help keep teachers up-to-date on new methods, programs and materials by providing in-serviceprograms, 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 tooordinate, develop and maintain a Reading/Writing program that is appropriate and beneficial for allstudents.
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Provide materials and/or services for gifted and talented students.4. Provide lesson modeling for teachers.AssessTest 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.Coordinate1.
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.Consult1.
Review student records and test scores with teachers and administrators to help make decisionsabout 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.Assist1.
Provide ideas and advice to teachers for students, groups, and/or special projects related toreading & writing.2. Help teachers locate and maintain a current inventory of additional resources for use with theclassroom reading/writing programs.3. Help keep teachers up-to-date on new methods, programs and materials by providing in-serviceprograms, 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 tooordinate, develop and maintain a Reading/Writing program that is appropriate and beneficial for allstudents.
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