Reading Specialist Secondary

FullTime and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

NOTE: This position is one year only and contingent on grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Endorsement in the State of Virginia as a reading specialist (masters degree in Reading required)
• Minimum of at least three years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility
• Leadership skills necessary to assist teachers parents and administrators as a resource
• Familiarity with reading and writing assessments
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of reading

Nature of Position

• Provide professional development coaching and planning focusing on tier 1 reading and writing instruction
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Designs and delivers instruction for students/small groups and/or classes assigned to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of administrator(s)
• Diagnoses individual group and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time materials technology and resources to promote the development of critical thinking problem solving and performance skills
• Evaluates students progress; provides students with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records and prepares progress information for reports
• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations and documents student learning gains using a variety of appropriate assessment instruments
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Selects evaluates and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement and selfmotivation of students and improvement of student learning
• Implements discipline practices that foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
• Manages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time in order to motivate students to achieve maximum potential
• Works collaboratively with other teachers staff administrators parents and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population
• Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of personal professional development
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
• Communicates with special education and classroom teachers students student counselors and parents through conferences and other means
• Participates in curriculum development programs faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required
• Provides support for the special education and classroom teachers in relation to the Standards of Learning remediation acceleration and the district curriculum
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.
• Models professional moral and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions
• Thorough knowledge of reading and writing methods and skills and childrens literature
• Indepth knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and to prepare wellwritten reports
• Ability to interact effectively with students staff administrators parents and community
• Knowledgeable in the use of instructional technology

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority