Reading Resource Teacher

Teachcharlescounty; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in La Plata seeks a dedicated Reading Teacher. This position requires coaching and mentoring skills, a Master's degree, and a strong commitment to improving student literacy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective instructional methodologies and lead the school's reading program for enhanced academic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and eligible for Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate in Reading.
• Five years of satisfactory teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches teachers to improve instructional practices and increase student achievement.
• Coordinates and monitors the total Reading/Literacy program for the school.
• Plans and delivers staff development at the school level.

Skills

Instructional methodologies

Human relations skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate in Reading

Job description

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Terms of Employment: 11-month

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Scale: EACC, U11

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Education And Work Experience

• Master's degree required.
• Hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an endorsement in Reading.
• Five (5) years satisfactory teaching experience required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate instructional and curricular methodologies.
• Knowledge of Best Practices in Teaching Reading preferred.
• Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to retrieve and analyze data in the warehouse.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
• Commitment to the mission of Charles County Public Schools.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Coaches teachers to improve instructional practices and increase student achievement.
• Serves as a liaison between the Office of Instruction and individual schools.
• Works with Principal to coordinate the Reading program at the school level.
• Member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Meets with Office of Instruction Staff to receive updates on the most current information regarding accountability, content-related information, instructional methodology, and best practices related to Reading topics.
• Attends ILT Professional Development meetings to discuss county and school-related instructional topics, as required.
• Coordinates and monitors the total Reading/Literacy program for the school.
• Collects, records, and monitors individual progress in Reading for all students.
• Maintains the reading database.
• Examines data and works with teachers and administrators to determine placement of students for Literacy instruction.
• Improves classroom instruction and identifies students requiring academic support, through assessment and data analysis.
• Provides appropriate academic support to identified students.
• Plans and delivers staff development at the school level; conducts county-wide staff development as required by the Office of Instruction.
• Writes and revises curriculum at the county level.
• Provides multiple opportunities for embedded staff development throughout the school year.
• Visits classrooms daily to provide non-evaluative instructional feedback to teachers.
• Co-teaches and/or models lessons to demonstrate effective practices.
• Participates in content planning meetings to assist teachers with incorporating literacy strategies in the classroom.
• Mentors new teachers to assist with their transition into the classroom.
• Maintains a resource-rich environment for teacher access, including teacher materials, professional resources, and knowledge/expertise in literacy.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Office of Instruction Staff, and/or Building Principal.
  
  

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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