Reading Specialist - Secondary

SUPERVISOR:     Principal

FLSA:  Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  10 months

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To improve student’s success in reading by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and positive learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS       

1. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with endorsement(s) in the required content area and/or grade  level.
2. At least three (3) years’ prior, successful teaching experience in the desired content area and/or grade level is preferred. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES AND ABILITIESEssential Job Functions:

1. Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing district reading curriculum, strategies and routines.
2. Collaborates with school personnel and parents for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
3. Collects, analyzes, and prepares data for the purpose of interpretation and reporting to administration, parents, and the district.
4. Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective district reading program and addressing the needs to students.
5. Develops and coordinates reading programs cooperatively with classroom teachers for the purpose of supporting teachers and ensuring student success.
6. Evaluates students’ abilities in reading skills for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of learning disorders, developing remediation plans, and/or evaluating student progress.
7. Facilitates study groups and district in-services (e.g. literacy team meetings, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of providing staff development and support to district staff.
8. Instructs students (e.g. individually, group sessions, etc.) for the purpose of improving their success in reading and assessing reading concepts and proficiencies through a defined course of study.
9. Maintains confidentiality of all information for the purpose of protection of students, staff, parents, and the district.
10. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
11. Mentors classroom teachers and support staff for the purpose of supporting staff in the instructional process.
12. Monitors student progress for the purpose of providing student feedback on a regular basis to students, teachers, and parents, and determining interventions for those students who are diagnosed as “at risk” readers.
13. Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
14. Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
15. Provides assistance in selecting and administering valid, reliable reading assessments and screening instruments for the purpose of providing an effective school program to increase the reading skills of students.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional, school environment. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Page 1 of 3job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach, and sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The teacher shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be completed online at King William County Public Schools www.kwcps.k12.va.us. All candidates must submit an application. Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position or who fail to submit all requested information by the deadline date (when applicable) will not be considered. Current staff members need to submit an application. Applications will remain active for one year.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting).

For additional information please contact:

Mrs. Tina Rudd, Director of Human Resources

King William County Public Schools P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086

Office: (804) 769-3434

Fax: (804) 855-5010

Email: trudd@kwcps.k12.va.us

King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.