Reading Specialist K-5 (26-27 SY)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Four health plans to choose from

Two dental plans

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Excellent work environment

Job summary

Challenge Preparatory Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY is seeking a Reading Specialist Teacher to deliver exceptional small-group literacy instruction and assess scholar growth. You will provide academic and cultural support, and report to the principal.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, NYS certification, and urban education experience; Master’s degree preferred. The role emphasizes literacy intervention, data-driven planning, collaboration with teachers, and closing the achievement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• NYS certification required.
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and close the achievement gap.
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• Ability to create a classroom where students of every level enjoy, engage, and learn.
• Strong teamwork ethic.
• Ability to use data to drive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver literacy instruction to small groups daily.
• Assess scholar growth and monitor interventions using diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan literacy instruction across all subjects.
• Maintain accurate records of student interventions and communicate with families.
• Align instruction with NYS Learning Standards and literacy research.

Skills

Strong communication

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

Literacy instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NYS certification

Tools

PowerSchool

Google Suite

SmartBoards

Job description

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards,and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional,and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

Understanding the Role

Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As Reading Specialist Teacher, you will deliver exceptional small group instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal.

Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities

• The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:
• Coordinate and facilitate school-wide literacy program
• Provide support to teachers and provide strategies to improve instruction that will support literacy growth across the curriculum
• Assists struggling students to improve their literacy skills
• Collaborates with teachers in all departments to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction
• Creates and examines data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction
• Teach targeted literacy intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources
• Conduct individual and school wide assessments in order to evaluate levels and targeted interventions using diagnostic tools
• Review student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate reading and writing intervention and support services
• Meet regularly with the classroom teachers to plan literacy instruction that correlates with the individual student’s needs or as requested by the classroom teacher
• Maintain accurate records of student interventions and communicate to parents and families
• Knowledge of the science of reading research and implementation
• Knowledge of effective reading programs and resources
• Helps students develop attitudes, habits, and skills that will enable them to become lifelong readers and learners
• Teaches/models current, innovative methodology and incorporates the NYS Learning Standards in delivering instruction
• Provide group and individual instruction,
• Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, collaborative conversation
• Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas
• Believe that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom
• Employ a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ESL students and special needs students
• Apply data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan
• Develop an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal
• Utilize technology such as: PowerSchool, Google Suite, SmartBoards

Who We Seek

• Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:
• Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum
• Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication
• Strategic problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members
• Exceptional management and organizational skills
• Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments
• Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations
• Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• NYS certification required
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
• The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Ability to use data to drive instruction

Benefits and Perks

• Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance
• We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
• Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
• This is a full-time position commencing mid-August through June

$65,000 - $95,000 a year

The salary offer is based on year(s) of classroom teaching experience, educational requirements, and NYSED certification.

School Sites

Grades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Selection Process

Phase I - Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter

Phase II - Demo, Panel Interview, and Interview with the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning K-5

Final - Reference Check, Offer, and Contract

Work Year

This full-time position begins in mid-August and goes through the end of June.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, and the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting

https://challengecharterschools.org/