Job Highlights
Qualifications
Must possess a Master's Degree and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist
Have at least three years of successful Elementary classroom teaching experience
Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum development
Have experience and expertise in using technology in education, including the use of Google Drive for Instruction, collaboration, and course work
Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to be dependable and punctual
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed
Direct Instruction of Students - will provide direct instruction in the areas of Reading and Writing for identified groups and individual students
Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum
Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that support school division initiatives
Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs
Provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of assessment tools
Participate in collaborative instructional planning
Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs
Participate in parent meetings, IEP meetings, etc
to provide instruction suggestions
Work collaboratively with the building administration to review data to develop and assist in building level professional development
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Reading Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Must possess a Master's Degree and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist
• Have at least three years of successful Elementary classroom teaching experience
• Have experience in lesson planning and curriculum development
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education, including the use of Google Drive for Instruction, collaboration,  and course work
• Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents/families, and administrative staff
• Demonstrate the ability to be dependable and punctual
• Direct Instruction of Students - will provide direct instruction in the areas of Reading and Writing for identified groups and individual students
• Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum
• Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that support school division initiatives
• Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs
• Provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of assessment tools
• Participate in collaborative instructional planning
• Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs
• Participate in parent meetings, IEP meetings, etc. to provide instruction suggestions
• Work collaboratively with the building administration to review data to develop and assist in building level professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned Salary: 2023-2024 Salary Scale Closing date: Open until filled.
REPORTS TO: Building Administration TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher's Work Calendar and benefits as defined in the Teacher's negotiated agreement. FLSA: Exempt ESSENTIAL TASKS/JOB FUNCTIONS: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Primary Location District Wide Salary Range $40,547.00 - $63,247.00 / Per Year Shift Type Full-Time