What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Specialist position at CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES?
Job Details
Position Overview
To collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, families/caregivers, and the Learning Specialist to provide direct small group/individual instruction for students in need of academic support.
Essential Job Functions:
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Provide high quality, research-driven instruction in reading, writing, and math.
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Identify measurable, attainable learning goals for individual students and organize intervention curriculum to assist students in progressing toward identified learning goals.
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Monitor student progress toward identified learning goals.
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Communicate clearly and regularly with the Student Support Team, classroom teachers, and families regarding student progress.
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Provide, score, and interpret academic screenings when existing academic data is insufficient.
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Collaborates with Learning Specialists to create Learning Plans for students.
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Participate in classroom instruction as needed.
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Participate in team meetings and IEP meetings for students when necessary
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Collaborate with allied professionals to coordinate student care and maximize progress.
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Knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned.
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Knowledge of prescribed curriculum.
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Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
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Knowledge of learning styles.
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Ability to use varied teaching methods. - especially interested in literacy intervention techniques and approaches such as Orton Gillingam, Linamood Bell, Wilson Reading, and Barton methods.
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Knowledge of current trends, research and best practices related to reading instruction.
Salary : $30 - $45
