Key ResponsibilitiesDirect student support 5080 based on needs)Use researchbased best practices to provide small group and individualized literacy support to students in need of interventionAdjust small groups and individualized instruction based on progress monitoring dataCommunicate students progress toward reading and writing goals with parents and establish and maintain relationships with families through updates and opportunities for involvement (as needed)Collaborate with supervisor and classroom teachers to determine which students will receive literacy support and work to create a schedule aligned to students needs & classroom schedulesData monitoring 10)Support the administration of literacy screeners Administer progress monitoring assessments to all students receiving literacy intervention Monitor student performance on internal assessments Maintain frequent communication with administrators and lead teachers regarding data on student growth in reading and writingStaff professional development and teacher coaching 1030)Work with supervisor and teachers to support the implementation of WCS literacy programCoach teachers in literacyModel literacy instruction for teachers in their classroomsSupport the coordination of schoolwide literacyrelated activities such as spontaneous celebrations competitions literacy nights and other initiatives that generate excitement about literacy in students & familiesGeneral expectationsConsistently implement WCS student management practicesExemplify WCS CARES values in all interactions with students families and colleaguesSeek out and be receptive to feedback from the supervisor and peers Stay current on professional resources; disseminate resources to individuals and groups; help facilitate conversations re: in all professional development team planning and data analysis meetingsAssume other duties as assigned QualificationsBachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred 4 or more years of experience teaching literacy (in the 4th8th grade range strongly preferred) Prior experience coaching or mentoring teachers in literacy and/or leading grade band or schoolwide literacy work Reading Specialist certification in Pennsylvania preferredTeaching experience in an urban setting; preference for individuals with experience teaching grades across a range of grade levelsKnowledge of current literacy curricula and familiarity with the science of readingIndepth understanding of literacy teaching best practices for grades 4 through 8Experience assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarksStrong instructional and management skills with a record of increasing student growth in literacyReceptiveness to feedback positive attitude and a desire to continuously improveFlexible and able to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach goalsHigh level of personal organization planning and followthroughStrong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students families supervisors and colleagues Collaborative work styleBelief in Wissahickon Charter Schools mission and environmental education modelHow to ApplyTo be considered visit our website at and click on the Apply Now button.
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