LTS Reading Specialist for the 26-27 SY - rolling interviews until filled

North Penn School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Penn School District seeks a Reading Specialist at North Penn High School to support literacy and student growth. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction and collaboration with building staff to align with PA Core standards.

The position carries standard school duties with a focus on equity and inclusion, plus continuous professional development and partnership with families to empower learners across the district.

Qualifications

• Ability to direct classroom
• Ability to plan
• Ability to deal with all stakeholders
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and times designated
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal/district office administrator
• Plans lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of students and aligns to PA Core and approved courses
• Demonstrates understanding of the Danielson Framework and executes its implementation
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning for students
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and establishes objectives for lessons, units, projects
• Uses varied instructional techniques and technology to promote growth in learning
• Implements district philosophy and instructional goals
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required
• Supports identification of students with special needs in collaboration with district specialists
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy
• Supports administration in policy enforcement
• Develops classroom behavior rules and maintains order
• Encourages standards of behavior and is available to students/parents outside instructional time
• Displays knowledge of technology and 21st century skills in practice
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees
• Maintains ongoing professional growth through conferences and courses

Skills

Direct classroom

Lesson planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

PA teacher certification

Job description

LTS Reading Specialist for the 26-27 SY - rolling interviews until filled

Location: North Penn High School

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Title:Reading Specialist
Reports To: Building Principal
Takes Direction From: Professional Employee/Member of NPEA
Schedule/Calendar: 7.5 hours/day 37.5 hours/week 191 days/year

Summary:

A teacher shall be responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will maximize their potential to develop into mature, capable and responsible adults.

Essential Functions:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and times designated
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal/district office administrator
• Plans lessons that are differentiated in order to meet the needs of students and demonstrates alignment to the PA Core and approved courses of study
• Demonstrates understanding of the Danielson Framework and executes its implementation
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in conjunction with SLOs, establishes objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and technology, consistent with the needs and capabilities of student groups, in order to promote and nurture growth in learning
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Works to support the identification of students with special needs on an ongoing basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedure
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Displays comprehensive understanding of technology and 21st century skills and their incorporation into instructional practice and methodology
• Attends staff meetings and serves on building and/or district-level committees, as required
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth development to include conference attendance, coursework, participation in PLCs, etc.

Education and/or Certification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• PA teacher certification

Requisite Skills:

• Ability to direct classroom
• Ability to plan
• Ability to deal with all stakeholders
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion

ADA Compliance:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work
Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.