Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Reading
Date Posted:
4/23/2023
Location:
Heritage/Freedom Middle Schools
Date Available:
2024-2025
Job Description

TITLE: Literacy Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Masters in Reading and/or ISBE State Certification (03) with 18 hours of

coursework in the diagnosis and remediation of disabilities for reading endorsement

2. Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience preferred

3. EL Certification preferred

JOB GOAL: To provide reading interventions in small group settings, individualized student instruction, organize and assist in benchmark testing, progress monitoring of students, evaluate the effectiveness of student interventions, adjust teaching strategies according to student needs

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support teachers in the instruction of students with varied abilities to facilitate transfer

between classroom and small group instruction.

2. Apply a deep understanding of reading and writing instruction and best practice in reading to

classroom/small group settings.

3. Implement the RTI process with fidelity including full understanding of the expectations at the

Universal/Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels and provide support to staff.

4. Assist with benchmark assessments; interpret reading research and pertinent student data to

explain findings to a variety of audiences, including student data meetings.

5. Provide professional development and support to building or district staff in areas of literacy.

6. Manage building instructional resources and provide appropriate materials to support

differentiation and varying student needs.

7. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, other school

staff and parents to strengthen all aspects of the instructional program.

8. Support practices of growth mindset to support a positive culture and climate in the building.

9. Attend literacy collaboration meetings to increase instructional capacity.

10. Participate in professional development, research, reading and inquiry sessions to stay abreast

of developments in best classroom practices, technology and assessment.

11. Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent or

designee and in accordance with terms stipulated in the current contract.