Reading Specialist

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA, is hiring a Reading Specialist to provide reading instruction designed for identified students. Responsibilities include assessing student reading abilities, implementing a remedial reading program, and collaborating with staff and parents regarding student progress and needs. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, have prior classroom experience, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This position ensures a supportive learning environment and works directly with students to enhance their reading skills.

Qualifications

• Prior classroom teaching experience is required.
• Skills in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to present information in group situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide reading instruction to identified students.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for reading abilities.
• Implement remedial reading programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Curriculum Understanding

Education

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate

Instructional II Certificate

Reading Specialist Certificate

Job description

Position Title

Reading Specialist

Reports To

Building Administrators / Curriculum Director

Position Goal

Provide reading instruction to identified students that will assist students in mastering the ready skills and strategies appropriate to age, grade level and individual capacity.

Essential Functions

Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Implements the Reading School District reading initiatives
• Conducts diagnostic assessments to determine the reading abilities of all students
• Plans and implements the remedial reading program
• Interprets student needs and progress in reading remediation for the classroom teachers and the parents
• Recommends the use of varied instructional materials, including text books, reference units, kits, trade books, audiovisual aides, and the like
• Conducts in-service workshops and demonstrations pertinent to methods and materials appropriate to various levels of reading instruction
• Confers with parents concerning individual students having special reading problems or requiring special remedial help, and with parents requesting such a conference
• Interprets, as appropriate, test results and statistical data concerning reading
• Devises and maintains such records and reports as are necessary to the successful execution of the job
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Prior classroom teaching experience; Prior experience with all areas of curriculum.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate; Instructional II Certificate; Reading Specialist Certificate

Language Skills

• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and group situations for students

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to create and maintain a school budget

Reasoning Ability

• Good knowledge of procedures, practices, materials, and equipment required to provide appropriate learning activities with students
• Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with staff

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be courteous and able to deal with parents, students and staff effectively
• Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain personal self-control and a sense of humor in stressful situations

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The position requires the employee to work some extended hours.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is required to interact with the parents and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including tact and patience. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well being of students.

Evaluation

The employee will be formally supervised and evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Building Principal.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.