[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

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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