Reading Specialist

Thepointcollegeprep; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thepointcollegeprep seeks a qualified Reading Specialist to deliver targeted reading instruction to students eligible for services. The role emphasizes data-driven planning and collaboration with school staff to meet district literacy standards.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and licensure in Elementary Education or Middle Grades Reading. Experience with dyslexia-friendly strategies is preferred, and candidate will work across individual, small group, and full classroom settings.

Qualifications

• Uses RTI process and Tiered Instruction.
• Gathers, disaggregates data to link to student learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify children at risk and provide targeted instruction.
• Direct instruction to students eligible for reading services in various settings.
• Use data to guide learning toward standards.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons using assessment data.
• Create a conducive learning environment tailored to student needs.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver exemplary reading instruction, including dyslexia support.
• Coordinate with other school personnel on reading instruction.

Skills

RTI process

Data analysis

Technology in teaching

Reading instruction

Education

Master's Degree

Licensure in Elementary Education or Middle Grades Reading

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess and identify children at risk.
• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading services in individual, small group, and/or full classroom settings.
• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of district's reading/language arts content standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and literacy materials consistent with reading/language arts content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment and research-based program of study that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Work collaboratively with building staff to deliver exemplary reading instruction to students with dyslexia.
• Coordinate with other involved school personnel in planning and providing reading instruction for students.
• Familiar with the RTI process and Tier'd Instruction.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements.
• Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve reading/language arts teaching.
• Gather, compile, and disaggregate data; and link that data to student learning and instruction.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

At least 7 successful years of teaching with data that demonstrates high student reaching proficiency

Master's Degree Required

Licensure in Elementary Education or Middle Grades Reading