K-3 Reading & Literacy Specialist

TrulyHired; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Licking Schools seeks a Primary Literacy Specialist/K3 Reading Specialist to provide targeted literacy instruction and intervention for students in kindergarten through third grade. The role works with classroom teachers, intervention teams, administrators, and families to strengthen reading skills.

The position focuses on students not yet meeting grade-level expectations through explicit, systematic instruction aligned with science of reading and the district literacy program.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid elementary or reading certificate from the State of Ohio.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate according to the program narrative those children referred by the classroom teacher and/or principal for possible inclusion in a reading improvement program.
• Provide individual diagnostic testing and assistance to the classroom teacher upon request.
• Help students develop a positive self-image, skill in reading and studying, and an enjoyment of reading.
• Teach students at the remedial and developmental level.
• Work with teachers to show them how to adapt teaching techniques to students' learning style.
• Work with teachers to help them teach the reading skills.
• Assist teachers in locating materials and methods that are appropriate to the students' reading level.
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Building Principal.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Valid elementary or reading certificate from the State of Ohio

Job description

Southwest Licking Schools seeks a Primary Literacy Specialist/K3 Reading Specialist to provide targeted literacy instruction and intervention for students in kindergarten through third grade. The role works with classroom teachers, intervention teams, administrators, and families to strengthen reading skills.

The position focuses on students not yet meeting grade-level expectations through explicit, systematic instruction aligned with science of reading and the district literacy program.