Reading Specialist

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At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way in a way that ignites our desire to be the best illuminates our educators best talents lights up the minds of our students and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education cultivating bright curious minds achieving awardwinning results upholding our values and engaging positively with our students parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reading Specialists are teacher leaders who are responsible for supporting effective K5 reading/language instruction and student learning. Reading Specialists will work with teachers and students in giving and administering reading interventions. In this role Reading Specialist professionals build capacity by supporting struggling students individually as well as supporting teachers to develop more effective instruction and assessments. Reading Specialistswork collaboratively with teachers in building their intervention and pedagogical knowledge support teachers on a daytoday basis and facilitateschoolwide professional development focused on how students learn how to read.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbents performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents immediate supervisor or manager.

• Deep and broad understanding of researchbased reading and language interventions including the specialized knowledge needed for teaching.
• Solid knowledge of the K8 reading standards.
• Expertise in using and helping others use effective instructional and assessment practices that are informed by knowledge of reading and literacy learning trajectories.
• Knowledge and skills for working with adult & child learners.
• Leadership skills necessary to influence and support educational efforts to improve the teaching and learning of reading.
• Assists administrators teachers and school staff in implementing and monitoring a comprehensive reading intervention and literacy program.
• Delivers targeted researchedbased reading interventions to individual students or small groups of students.
• Collects and maintains appropriate records of student progress and provides timely and accurate oral and written feedback to teachers school staff students and parents.
• Uses a variety of data to evaluate abilities and disabilities of students and works independently and with classroom teachers and school staff to adjust their instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Serves as a member of the school data team to design implement and monitor the school reading intervention plan.
• Coordinates the schools reading and literacy program.
• Maintains an inventory of reading intervention instructional and professional materials.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to positive effective instruction.
• Facilitates instruction based on current researchbased best practices in reading and literacy.
• Uses district and state assessment data to improve instruction.
• Provides individual diagnostic testing to assess student needs.
• Participates in team reviews concerning academic progress of atrisk students
• Attends scheduled meetings and parent conferences as needed.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of students.
• Communicates objectives to students in a wellplanned organized manner using clear and precise language.
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues students parents and community in a positive professional and ethical manner.
• Maintains accurate complete legible and correct records as required by federal state and district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work student activities student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education Licensure or Certification

• Valid certification/endorsement in area of reading/literacy or eligibility for certification.

• Experience with Arizona and Nevada State Standards.

• Experience with intervention groups and planning.

• Ability to analyze and use data to design modify and evaluate reading intervention instruction and assessment .

• Experience in a school/literacy leadership role.

• Three or more years of experience as a K5 general education teacher or reading specialist.

• Experience and other qualifications as specified by the Superintendent school to improve reading teaching and learning.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check

Arizona Employees:

• Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times

Nevada Employees:

• NV Fingerprint Background Check

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.

• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.

• This position requires standing for long periods at times sitting kneeling stooping and long periods of concentration.

As funds allow this is a Title I federallyfunded position with responsibilities that align to federal requirements. The continuation of this position will be revisited annually based on funding

Enjoy the benefits of being the best

Education is not a spectator sport so we encourage you work hard learn have fun and always do your best. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your very best to contribute to our students success youll experience:

A. our colorful school spirit

B. a fulfilling career

C. a culture of connection

D. our spirit of tradition

E. the benefits of being the best.

Hint: If asked in your interview how we ignite your desire to be the best the answer is All of the above

Enjoy industryleading pay rewards referral bonuses and paid timeoff. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority even for parttime roles. Invest in your future with retirement plans Arizona has 401(k) plans with 6 employer matching Nevada participates in the Nevada State Retirement PERS and Texas participate in the Texas retirement TRS. Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities training mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Thrive in a welcoming supportive and inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of our team and our communities and uphold our values to treat others with fairness equality and respect as an equal opportunity employer.

Come be an educator with LTS

Every team member from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share skills to teach inspiration to offer and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best which is why we are proud to call all our employees educators.

Our smart talented diverse educators across Arizona Nevada and Texas are working together to change lives through education and make our charter schools the best placeto learn grow and work. Come be an educator at Legacy Traditional Schools and experience a positive collective energy so powerful it ignites your desire to be the best! Ignite your career. Apply Today!