Reading Specialist: Empower Literacy & Student Growth

teachers-ocps; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools seeks a qualified teacher to contribute to student learning in a collaborative setting with administrators, curriculum specialists, and peers. The role emphasizes implementing hands-on activities and ongoing program improvement within OCPS guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and is eligible for Florida teaching certification, with strong communication, organizational, and technology skills to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students' progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Technology basics

Classroom management

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education

Job description

Orange County Public Schools seeks a qualified teacher to contribute to student learning in a collaborative setting with administrators, curriculum specialists, and peers. The role emphasizes implementing hands-on activities and ongoing program improvement within OCPS guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and is eligible for Florida teaching certification, with strong communication, organizational, and technology skills to support diverse learners.