Reading Specialist Wydown Middle School

The School District of Clayton is seeking a fulltime studentcentered Reading Specialist to join our Wydown Middle School staff for theschool year.

POSITION SUMMARY:Works with individual students and small groups of students to provide reading support. Provides support to classroom teachers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other specialists to plan and develop courses of study according to curriculum guidelines which meet the individual students learning needs and objectives.
• Teaches Literacy classes if necessary for the building
• Records progress monitoring data in EduClimber
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Evaluates student learning needs and communicates with parents or guardians about the students learning needs.
• Maintains order in the classroom and in conjunction with administrative staff administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.
• Keeps records of academic performance attendance and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parentteacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and asneeded basis.
• Consults with other professionals to use diagnostic evaluation data of students; develops instruction plans in compliance with IEPs; differentiates instruction according to individual needs.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective functioning of the school to include necessary noninstructional assignments and student management throughout the entire building.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the building principal.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.

• Requires a minimum of practice teaching experience Bachelors degree Masters degree in Reading and eligibility for Missouri teacher certification.
• Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)
• Requires Missouri teacher certification and Special Reading certification

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES May be representative but not allinclusive of those knowledge skills and responsibilities commonly associated with the job.

• (Attendance) Classroom management requires daily attendance to meet student needs.
• (Mobility) Requires travel to work sites within the district.
• (Reading) Interprets test results; reviews and interprets printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision making planning and management in assigned area(s).
• (Dexterity) Operates standard office and classroom equipment.
• (Writing) Provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation; communicates student assignments and behavior problems with others in writing.
• (Communicating) Provides instruction to students; discusses education programs with teachers administrators and/or citizens; conducts individual or group meetings; works with students to reinforce learning assignments; works with students to reinforce learning assignments; assists with the supervision of students; discusses student assignments and behavior problems with others.
• (Sight) Reviews published educational materials for selection purposes; observes and evaluates student performance; checks students work corrects papers supervises testing; assesses the accomplishments of students and provides progress report

PHYSICAL ABILITIES Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:192 Days

FLSA Status:Exempt Professional ExemptionTeacher.

Our district values the ability to work with diverse students and colleagues; success in creating inclusive classrooms; and experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

To be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter resume transcripts and three current references.

TIMELINE*

• Job Posting: March 25 April:59 PM
• First Round Interviews: April 28
• Lesson/Debrief: May 2
• Panel Interview : May 5

*Search timeline is subject to change.

Disclaimer:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other jobrelated instructions and to perform other jobrelated duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender national origin age or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full NonDiscrimination Disclosure