Elementary Reading Specialist Teacher - 2526 SY
Elementary Reading Specialist Teacher - 2526 SY
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Job Description
*By applying to this position your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for theSchool Year. You may be contacted by a member of the School Leadership Team from any of our school locations for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience.*
The Reading Specialist provides leadership in the implementation of researchbased literacy practices within the school. Also serving as a Literacy Coach the Reading Specialist is considered as a literacy content expert and provides guidance on curriculum development that encourages student success.
Essential Functions:
- Provides leadership in developing the Divisions literacy plan tailoring specifically to meet andexceed the schools vision and goals.
- Provides leadership and training in implementing literacy assessments and screeners; recordsand reports literacy assessment results; interprets assessment results to inform instruction.
- Provides leadership and service in the analyzing of literacy assessment data to design targetedinterventions based on students identified areas of need
- Designs and implements direct literacy services to students identified for intervention; overseesliteracy services provided by assigned paraeducator(s).
- Collaborates with classroom teachers and parents to create a Student Reading Plan for everystudent that includes progress monitoring data.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers ESOL teachers Special Education teachers instructionalcoaches and admin in interpreting data and designing instruction and interventions.
- Serves as a resource for teachers in implementing literacy instruction aligned with the Scienceof Reading through professional development presentations model lessons observation and feedback and/or coplanning.
- Maintains an inventory of all specialized materials and resources used for literacy support.
- Identifies and/or organizes opportunities to help families better support.
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Education and Experience:
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License
- Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
- Five 5 years of recent and successful teaching experience ideally as an English Learning Arts (ELA) teacher.
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and ShortTerm Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website at Terms:Employment may be offered as a 10Month 200 Day) 10.5Month 210 Day) 11Month 220 Day)OR12Month 240 Day) contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.
Benefits Eligibility:Eligible
Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.
Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to nondiscrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
