What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist position at School Administrative Unit 33?
GENERAL SUMMARY: To provide leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in reading curriculum and instruction, so that each student may drive maximum benefit from the reading curriculum. Implement an instructional program that meets the needs of struggling or advanced readers and integrates research-based strategies and is aligned with the district language arts curriculum and the New Hampshire Frameworks.
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED): Teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of New Hampshire authority. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of the Raymond Public Schools, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria.
The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
A valid New Hampshire Teacher’s Certificate (reading specialist endorsement required)
Prior teaching experience preferred
Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
Interview/file data will include evidence of sensitivity and respect for others and verification of the demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Minimum of three years teaching experience required; Master’s Degree and leadership experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work collaboratively to support instruction, assessment, and leadership in the areas of reading.
Knowledgeable of the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing process and instruction.
Use assessment information to plan, evaluate, differentiate and revise effective instruction that meets the needs of all students.
Creates a literate school environment that fosters reading and writing.
Deliver reading instruction to small groups or individual students.
Coach and support teachers in research-based instructional practices
Provide leadership and professional development in the areas of reading curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Knowledge of assessment and diagnosis for developing, implementing, and evaluating the literacy program in general, and in designing instruction for individual students.
Provide teachers assistance in learning how to administer data and/or interpret assessment results.
Coordinates and provides leadership in the development of building literacy development.
Assist in Tiered Interventions and supports in the area of reading, including Title 1
Assists in the section of appropriate materials utilized by the classroom teacher for corrective measures.
Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process.
Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.
Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, and progress of one’s students.
Collaborate with Title I staff to ensure a comprehensive Tiered Intervention model is provided to students
May advise parents and/or legal guardians for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other related duties as required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Facilitate professional development and learning activities.
Model strategies or techniques for teachers.
Salary : $40,145 - $77,041