Literacy Teacher/Reading Specialist

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke, Virginia seeks a Literacy Teacher / Reading Specialist to organize and lead literacy activities and reading and writing help sessions at 21st Century Community Learning Centers. You will support SOL preparation and collaborate with after-school staff.

Responsibilities include planning engaging reading programs, presenting at parent nights, and providing readers' advisory services to students and teachers while promoting library use.

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year degree in education.
• Specialization in reading or literature preferred.
• Virginia teaching license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement literacy activities and reading/writing help sessions.
• Attend and present at parent nights.
• Lead professional development workshops.
• Provide reference and readers' advisory services to students and teachers.
• Promote reading and library use to students, parents, and teachers.
• Collaborate with after-school staff to fit program needs and SOL prep.

Skills

Elementary literacy exp

Reading pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Reading or literacy specialization

Virginia teaching license or eligibility

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Literacy Teacher / Reading Specialist to work under the supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator and according to school administrative directives, plan, implement and provide assistance with literacy based activities and reading and writing help sessions at 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The successful candidate will perform literacy based activities, reading and writing help sessions as well as attend and/or present at parent nights; attend teacher professional development workshops; provide reference and readers' advisory services to children and teachers at the school; promote reading and library use to students, parents and teachers; and collaborate with after-school staff in planning and implementing programs that will fit the needs of the children as well as increase their SOL scores. Experience working with elementary age children in a school setting required. Four-year degree in education required; specialization in reading or literature preferred. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment for students
• Promote and stimulate program participation
• Provide guidance and role modeling to students
• Assist teachers with tutoring of students

Program Implementation

• Effectively plan, implement, and administer reading, writing, and literacy activities (may work inclusively or pull small groups from the classrooms)
• Lead professional development workshops
• Provide reference and reader's advisory services to students and teachers
• Promote reading and library use to students, parents and teachers
• Ensure activities are in line with SOL preparation