Student Learning Support Specialist Reading (Bear Creek Elementary)

Student Learning Support Specialist Reading (Bear Creek Elementary) Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Bear Creek Elementary - Euless, Texas This job is also posted in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Job Details

Job ID:

5724437

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Job Title:

Student Learning Support Specialist Reading (Elementary)

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt Reports to:

Principal Pay Grade:

Teacher Pay Table Dept./

School:

Bear Creek Elementary Date Revised:

TITLE I FUNDED

Primary Purpose:

To instruct students in need of literacy intervention as determined by campus administration and teachers, priority given to K-2 students; Provide support for teachers related to effective literacy strategies; Conduct student assessments in order to diagnose reading difficulties and better target instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university A minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience Master's degree with Reading Specialist certification preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Improve the reading skills of assigned students. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and maintain ongoing documentation of student progress. Assess students formally and informally for the purpose of planning instructional activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, and goals. Promptly handle paperwork and reports related to literacy assessments. 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 cooperatively with classroom teachers to design/support accommodations for regular curricula as needed. Collaborate with teachers regarding effective literacy strategies for students and others needing Tier 2/3 intervention. Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting the teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Attend after hours meetings occasionally for purposes of parent education and/or building relationships with parents and teachers.. Seek out professional learning and resources to ensure necessary skills and proficiencies to support students effectively. Maintain a professional and positive relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Report incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required