Job Description:
Purpose Statement
 
The job of Teacher – Reading Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for facilitating effective instructional practices; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.  This position may require supporting multiple buildings.  

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work (e.g. reading or writing) for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans designed to accommodate IEPs and meet the learning needs of students.
• Administers state and district assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of students (e.g. student academic progress, behavioral issues, expectations, etc.) for the purpose of developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress (e.g. objectives, expectations, testing, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. instructional staff, other school personnel,administration, parents, a variety of individuals and groups within the community, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels assists, and interacts with students (e.g. methods for improving performance, health status evaluation, problem solving techniques, personal issues resolution, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating student achievement.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments (e.g. IEPs directives, critical thinking processes, etc.) for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student learning.
• Develops curriculum (e.g. design and implementation of grade level and content appropriate curriculum, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student learning.
• Facilitates and implements student learning (e.g. classroom and individualized instruction through strategies to facilitate student learning, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Maintains confidentiality (e.g. proper filing of correspondence and written communications, etc.) for the purpose of ensure confidential communication in all student learning activities.
• Manages student behavior (e.g. classroom, hallways, field trips, group discussions, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Organizes age appropriate activities (e.g. indoor, outdoor, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development opportunities (e.g. grade level, building, parent-teacher, conferences, PLCs, professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions for successful student learning.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, assessment results, accurate educational records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Experience:  Job related experience is required.
Education:  Bachelor’s degree in job-related area.
Continuing Educ./Training:  Continuing Education Requirements, Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Certificates and Licenses:  Teaching Credentials, Take Flight Certification preferred
Clearances:  Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Family Care Safety Registry