Teacher, Reading (.5)

IMDiversity; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Reading Teacher at Potowmack Elementary School collaborates with classroom teachers to strengthen students' reading skills through evidence-based instruction and targeted intervention. This (.5) position supports the school-wide literacy program and engages families and staff in literacy improvement.

Responsibilities include administering literacy assessments, monitoring progress, leading professional development in literacy, and ensuring alignment with Virginia Standards of Learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved graduate-level reading specialist preparation program.
• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience with reading as a focus.
• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s). Hold or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a reading specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assess reading strengths and needs and communicate results to parents and staff to plan an effective reading program.
• Coordinate literacy assessments and monitor student progress using data.
• Provide reading intervention to students needing extra support.
• Support and extend classroom instruction to implement a quality reading program school-wide.
• Lead professional development in literacy, model strategies, and coach teachers.
• Complete reading and writing trainings provided by the school division.
• Maintain knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning for reading.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor for reading.

Education

Master’s degree in reading or related field

Graduate-level reading specialist preparation

Virginia teaching licensure (reading specialist endorsement)

Job description

Teacher, Reading (.5)

Loudoun County Public Schools

Potowmack Elementary School - Sterling, Virginia

Job Overview

The Reading Teacher role is to provide expert attention to the needs of students in the area of reading and support teachers in the implementation of effective reading instruction.

Responsibilities

• To assess the reading strengths and needs of students, provide that information to parents and educational staff, and use the results to plan and implement an effective reading program for the students
• To coordinate the administration of literacy assessments, examine the use of data from the assessments, and monitor student progress
• To provide reading intervention to students who are struggling with reading
• To support, supplement, and extend classroom teaching to implement a quality-reading program that meets the needs of students and work with teachers, support staff, and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum
• To lead professional development in literacy, provide information on literacy methodology, model strategies or techniques, conduct demonstration or collaborative lessons, and coach or mentor teachers
• Complete reading and writing training provided by the school division and other trainings as requested
• Complete school-level reading and writing training provided by the division and other trainings as requested
• To maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Virginia Standards of Learning curriculum standards in reading
• To perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor for reading

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved graduate-level reading specialist preparation program.
• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility.
• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s). Hold or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a reading specialist.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of reading.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Ability to travel and navigate to multiple locations occasionally within a single day is required.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

Citizenship, Residency or Work Visa Required

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.