Reading Specialist Title I-CES 26-27 SY

District Focus

North Wasco County School District ispleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants forthe position of Reading/Title I Specialist for the 26-27 school year. We are very proud of our District and the teachers administrators and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission:Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging inspiring and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.

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Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire the following supplemental documents:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three (3) recent letters of reference
4. Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
5. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

SALARY:

$46665-$93402 (non-PERS)

$49643-$99362 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s: The Reading/Title 1 Specialist promotes and develops successful reading instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff parents and students. The Reading/Title 1 Specialist is responsible for group and individual instruction of reading for students who meet state and federal guidelines. The Title 1 teacher supervises and develops lessons for paraprofessionals and measures student progress.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

• BA/BS or higher degree(required)with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum Elementary Education Reading (Must Hold Reading Endorsement) Early Childhood Education or similar
• Valid Oregon Teaching License (Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements)
• Skills to motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds direct support personnel evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods state curriculum framework education code appropriate instructional subjects.
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities

• The competent Title I teacher will:
  • Implement a variety of assessment instruments to determine eligibility and instructional needs of students in reading
  • Provide pre- and post-assessment data to program supervisor

• Provide a variety of situationally appropriate instructional techniques and methods
  • Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilities
  • Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
  • Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcome
  • Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
  • Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
  • Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning
  • Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students
  • Enforce written rules for classroom behavior
  • Communicate goals and academic expectations to students
  • Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings

• Prepare effectively for class with daily lesson plans based on District Reading Standards

• Develop and communicate appropriate progress grading standards to students
  • Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities
  • Assure that grading standards are explained understood by the students and available to parents

• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
  • Model personal behaviors of honesty fairness courtesy and consideration
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration staff students and parents
  • Communicate with parents counselors and students
  • Communicate with classified certified and administrative staff
  • Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services

• Provide documentation of student progress
  • Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parents
  • Maintain appropriate records of student performance
  • Assign and check homework and provide feedback when appropriate
  • Keep parents and teachers informed through written and oral communication

• Build motivation and interest in learning
  • Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
  • Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in reading

• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
  • Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
  • Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teachers instructional effectiveness
  • Participate in District sponsored in-service offerings appropriate to assignment

• Act as an instructional leader in the area of reading 11.1 Coordinate and develop the Title I program in the school based on guidelines established by the District and state and federal governments
  • Provide information to teachers about best practices in the area of reading
  • Assist mainstream teachers in the location and preparation of reading materials
  • Help develop in-services and learning opportunities for teachers and instructional assistants
  • Plan activities for Title I parents involvement in the school

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent 12.1 Perform duties in accordance with District policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreement
  • Assist in the enforcement of school and District rules and policies
  • Assume a share of responsibility for non-classroom student activities with the assigned workday

• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student family colleague or District patron.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under theFederalControlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.This includes but is not limited tomarijuana mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens amphetamines barbiturates or any other illegal drug or controlled substance except thosefederallyrecognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desireable and encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

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