What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Teacher (Elementary) position at Pea Ridge School District?
Position Title: Reading Teacher
Reports To: Campus Principal and Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Contracted Days: 190
Salary: Teacher
Objective of the Reading Teacher:
The Reading Teacher will work directly with students to accelerate reading growth by providing targeted, evidence-based intervention in phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. This position involves direct small-group instruction, intensive progress monitoring, and collaboration with classroom teachers to accelerate student learning and strengthen the overall intervention program. Position objectives include: goal setting, instructional planning and delivery; and progress monitoring student growth using evidence-based practices. This position will serve students across two elementary campuses.
Direct Student Services Responsibilities
- Provide support for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the Response to Intervention framework
- Assess students' reading abilities and identifying areas for improvement
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement individualized reading plans
- Provide one-on-one or small group reading instruction using an approved district literacy program
- Track and reporting on student progress
- Conduct regular assessments to evaluate reading progress
Case Management Responsibilities
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement individualized reading plans
- Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, intervention strategies, and at-home reading support
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date data on student progress and attendance in intervention programs
Qualifications and Experience:
- Arkansas-licensed teacher, reading specialist or endorsement preferred
- Experience in teaching reading at various grade levels
- Ability to manage the expectations of both building and district leadership
- An understanding of effective instructional practices for the Science of Reading
- Evidence of professionalism and leadership skills, including effective communication skills, building trust and rapport with a variety of teachers
- Ability to manage compliance for referral process and intervention tracking
- Ability to utilize technology in the areas of instructional delivery and workflow productivity
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and administrators