Literacy & Assessment Specialist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

120 Hours PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan: Company matches

Professional Development Reimbursement

Discounted Gym membership

Job summary

APTS seeks a Literacy and Assessment Specialist to lead school-wide literacy initiatives for grades K-12, developing and implementing evidence-based curricula and coordinating SOL/ASOL testing across campuses.

The role requires a Virginia teaching license with Special Education Endorsement and Reading Specialist, plus collaboration with teachers, therapists, and other service providers. Travel between campuses is possible, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field (accredited university).
• Virginia Teacher’s License with Special Education Endorsement and Reading Specialist.
• In lieu of a 5-year Renewable Virginia Teacher’s License, an initial 3-year Non-Renewable license may qualify if pursuing a 5-year license with endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, implement, and adapt evidence-based literacy curriculum and technologies for grades K-12.
• Conduct and evaluate literacy assessments for K-12 in coordination with teachers and LEAs.
• Develop individualized literacy plans based on psycho-educational and other assessments with instructional staff and related service providers.
• Coordinate SOL and ASOL testing and act as testing coordinator contact chiefs per county.
• Maintain and curate the student library and age-appropriate reading materials.
• Provide staff training to enhance literacy instruction and support classroom and vocational reading activities.
• Provide remedial instruction to students as needed to support academic tasks.

Skills

SOL administration

Travel between campuses

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

APTS is searching for a Literacy and Assessment Specialist. Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm.Employee’s duties include, but are not limited to:Research, develop, implement, and adapt evidence-based school-wide literacy curriculum and technologies for grades K-12 to enhance reading instruction and student performanceConduct and evaluate literacy assessments for students grades K-12 in coordination with Teacher, Educational Supervisor, and LEAsParticipate in Standards of Learning, alternate assessment, and other diagnostic testing as appropriate for level of training and student needDevelop and implement appropriate individualized student literacy plans based on results of psycho-educational and other assessments in collaboration with instructional staff, speech, occupational, physical therapists, or other IEP mandated service providersInclude with the plans a list of materials (e.g., books, manipulative, puzzles, etc.) needed for each lessonEnsure that all materials are available and disseminated to staff at time of implementation of instructionProcess with staff daily to ensure awareness of schedule and instructional activitiesCoordinate and schedule SOL and ASOL testingPoint of Contact for testing coordinator in each countyMaintain student library and its database while selecting student age and reading proficiency appropriate materialsProvide training to staff to enhance literacy instruction in support of classroom and vocational/community-based reading activitiesProvide individual student remedial instructional, as necessary, to support academic and vocational tasksJob Qualifications:Master’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited universityPossess a valid Virginia Teacher’s License with a Special Education Endorsement and Reading SpecialistIn lieu of a 5-year Renewable Virginia Teacher’s License, an initial 3-year Non-Renewable Virginia Teacher’s License may qualify the individual if he/she is actively working toward a 5-year license with the appropriate endorsement, and possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functionsMay be asked to travel between the campuses2 years’ experience administrating SOL’sAPTS prides itself in providing the best work environment for our staff members and we offer the following benefits:Competitive Salary120 Hours of PTO (Paid Time Off)Medical (Health, Individual & Dependent coverage), Dental, VisionBasic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents401k Plan: Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salaryProfessional Development Reimbursement up to $2,500 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours)Discounted Gym membership (approved gyms)Training and development opportunitiesAPTS or any of its subsidiaries, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. APTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.