Middle School Reading Support Specialist

Lakeorion; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Orion Oakview Middle School is hiring a Learning Support Specialist to assist middle school students with reading. The role involves organizing small-group activities and collaborating with general education teachers to monitor progress.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with related training, teaching certificate, and preferred reading endorsement. Candidates should be data-driven, confidential, and able to engage with students, staff and parents. Immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with education related training.
• Teaching certificate.
• Reading endorsement preferred.
• Experience with elementary reading instruction.
• Ability to help students achieve academic success.
• Implement and monitor learning support program.
• Use data to determine needs and effectiveness of initiatives.
• Work effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Understand the developmental needs of elementary students.
• Confidentiality and data protection.
• Must sign confidentiality agreement and technology agreement.
• Must be available to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Work with middle school students struggling with reading.
• Organize lessons/activities for small groups.
• Collaborate with elementary teachers.
• Maintain records of student progress.
• Communicate with parents on progress.
• Design a schedule to maximize students in small groups.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Technology use

Student support

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree with education related training

Teaching certificate

Reading endorsement preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Lake Orion Oakview Middle School is hiring a Learning Support Specialist to assist middle school students with reading. The role involves organizing small-group activities and collaborating with general education teachers to monitor progress.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with related training, teaching certificate, and preferred reading endorsement. Candidates should be data-driven, confidential, and able to engage with students, staff and parents. Immediate start date.