[YEP-DC] Reading Specialist Needed

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy

Job Description:  Middle School Reading Specialist

 

 

Position Summary

The Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher is responsible for providing high-level literacy learning experiences to struggling readers and teach the Read 180 course as prescribed by the Tier III instructional program

 

For more information and to apply, go to www.chavezschools.org

Primary Accountabilities

·         Implements scientific-based reading research strategies to enable students to develop the competencies and skills to be successful readers

·         Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students

·         Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities

·         Evaluates academic growth of students and maintains appropriate records

·         Communicates with parents through a variety of means

·         Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning problems

Requisite Qualifications

Special Knowledge/Skills

·         Deep understanding of scientific-based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching reading and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks.

·         Knowledge of various reading intervention programs.

·         General knowledge of middle school curriculum and instruction.

·         Conduct reading assessments, gather and assist in analyzing data, and write reports related to literacy

 

Curriculum and Instruction

·         Know how to use and implement a range of effective strategies, as well as analyze literacy instruction

·         Use technologies in the teaching/learning process

·         Assist students with the selection of books and other instructional materials to meet individual literacy needs

·         Attend and assist with Intervention Team meetings as needed

Assessment

·         Consistently assess student achievement through screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic and outcome measures

·         Administer and interpret assessment data to determine adequate progress, determine those in need of supplemental or intensive intervention

·         Become familiar with the administration and interpretation of in-depth diagnostic measures or additional assessments commonly used in the school

      Implementation of Intervention Policy:

·         Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other student records as required

·         Implementing the Intervention with fidelity

·         Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains intervention inventory records

Education/Certification:

·         Bachelor's degree in English or extensive coursework in English

• Three or more years of teaching experience in English, Reading preferred

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Terri L. Smyth-Riding
Director, Human Resources
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools
202.547.3975 ext. 19 (office)
410.733.2756 (mobile)

...you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back
- M. Angelou

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