Reading Specialist

Yupiit School District Reading Specialist Job Description

READING SPECIALIST

Qualifications:

(1) Must possess Minimum a Bachelor's degree and maintain proper type "A" certification. Preferred certification in K-8 elementary or reading specialist and special education (2) Highly qualified in the state of Alaska (3) Hold a Reading Specialist endorsement.

Job Goal:

To help students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth.

Responsibilities:

Reading specialist works extensively with students to help them improve specific reading skills such as letter-naming, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation, and comprehension strategies. Reading Specialist addresses the specific needs of student/s when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. Interventionists work with the teacher to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each child. Essential J o b

Duties:

1. Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base. 2. Design interventions and write lesson plans detailing methods and materials. 3. Assist in the evaluation of ongoing programs and make recommendations for change. 4. Assist teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program. 5. Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials. 6. Keep the parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the reading program. 7. Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum. 8. Consult with curriculum committees studying such topics as textbook selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills. 9. Promote interest in reading. 10. Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate reading instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students. 11. Work with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress. 12. Teach remedial reading as needed and as determined by the building Principal/ Curriculum Director/ Special education Director/ Superintendent. 13. Perform other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor. 14. Familiar with the RTI process and Tiered Instruction.

Pay:

$51,442.00 - $91,393.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Reading Specialist:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Akiachak, AK 99551 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Akiachak, AK 99551: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person