Teacher/Reading Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:  Teacher/Reading Specialist

FLSA:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  210 days

SUPERVISES:  N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher License and a Reading Specialist endorsement, and LETRS training preferred

FOCUS:  Provide coaching and intervention supports using evidence-based reading strategies. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the science of reading, VALLS, LETRS, and effective reading strategies to plan evidence-based instruction and supplemental interventions for students who fall behind literacy benchmarks on screeners such as VALLS (Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System).
• Plan, write, and implement lesson plans with evidence-based instructional strategies focused on the Virginia Standards of Learning and the Division curriculum.
• Demonstrate flexibility in instructional delivery and engage students in differentiated learning experiences.
• Diagnose and evaluate students’ abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner, and provide progress reports as required.
• Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and plan individual and/or small-group Tier II and Tier III interventions to meet the needs of students.
• Analyze, disaggregate, and communicate data results to all stakeholders directly involved in the direct instruction and remediation of students.
• Collaborate with families and classroom teachers to create reading plans to provide individualized interventions for struggling readers to ensure all students are reading at grade level by third grade.
• Track students’ literacy goals and adjust interventions based on real-time data.
• Utilize effective classroom management techniques to maximize instructional time.
• Refer students to specialists when exceptionalities are detected or suspected.
• Create a nurturing, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and colleagues to create cooperative and collaborative relationships to support students’ academic growth and success.
• Use discretion to protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties.
• Attend all events directly related to the job requirements with parental involvement.
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and participation in professional development activities.
• Participate in curriculum development as appropriate to the assignment.
• Implement Division initiatives with fidelity.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, and basic computer skills for effective data and record-keeping and communication.
• Abide by State statutes, School Board policies, and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Division policy, and administrative regulations.
• Serve on school and Division committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education and instructional technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pittsylvania County reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff & Hiring Procedures.