Reading Specialist

Comprehensive Literacy Program Coordinator

Coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive literacy program at the assigned school through coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in evidence-based literacy and science-based reading instruction.

Essential tasks include:

• Supporting the district's reading program across disciplines.
• Developing and overseeing implementation of student reading plans.
• Monitoring student reading plan progress.
• Coaching teachers in literacy instruction through observing classroom reading instruction, providing model lessons, and regularly meeting with teachers to evaluate student progress.
• Providing leadership in the fields of science-based reading and evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Conducting staff development for teachers.
• Analyzing achievement and assessment data; identifying patterns within individual classrooms; providing feedback to teachers and administrators; recommending and planning professional development to implement needed changes for improvement.
• Teaching reading and writing that supports classroom instruction to designated students.
• Assisting teachers with assessments throughout the year.
• Maintaining accurate records to demonstrate student growth.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Participating in state and local professional development and training sessions.
• Attending required school and district meetings as appropriate.
• Completing all necessary reports.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Must have experience in reading and language arts programs. Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, presentation, and technology skills are essential. Must have knowledge of teaching techniques, instructional materials, evidence-based literacy instruction and science-based reading instruction. Must have expertise in the knowledge, skills, and processes necessary for teaching oral language and in developing students' phonemic awareness/phonological association skills. Must have an understanding of varying degrees of learning disabilities, the needs of the students, and strategies to challenge them at appropriate levels. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school-based staff and students. Must have demonstrated expertise in educational measurement and evaluation. Must have the ability to provide instruction and advice to teachers in the skills necessary to teach reading. Familiarity with reading and writing assessments. Knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of reading.

Education and experience include:

Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Reading Specialist, completion of state mandated training, and a minimum of three years of recent successful experience as a teacher.

Physical requirements include significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Work environment is primarily controlled temperature and clean classroom environment. RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Jesse Mazur – Title IX Coordinator View phone number on click.appcast.io. For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502.