Reading Specialist 2024/2025 - York, United States - Central York School District

Central York School District

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York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JobID: 3113

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Reading Specialist
Date Posted:

4/23/2024
Location:
Hayshire Elementary
NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

HAYSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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192 Days Per Year
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JOB SUMMARY:Work closely with students to help them achieve grade level reading skills. Increase reading capabilities of all students through effective reading programs, literacy materials and resources, and on-going collaboration with classroom teachers, parents and school administrators.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide ongoing literacy support for struggling students.
Consult frequently with teachers on matters relating to reading and skill instruction.
Assist teachers with diagnosing reading strengths and weaknesses of students and supplement with appropriate techniques and materials.
Assist classroom teachers by providing additional materials and/or modeling of strategies.
Work with Instructional and Title I assistants to facilitate the coordination of the reading program as it pertains to the total curriculum.
Provide guidance to parents through IST meetings, parent workshops, conferences, etc.
Evaluate literacy needs and collaborate with teachers and the leadership team to interpret assessment data in order to increase student achievement.
Work with classroom teachers, literacy coaches and district personnel to coordinate reading instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
Work with classroom teachers to monitor student progress and develop strategies and specific instructional techniques.
Consult with Special Education and ESL teachers to support instruction.
Assist in the evaluation of ongoing reading programs.
Make budgetary recommendations such as textbook selection, concept development and supplementary materials to further the development of study.
Provide continuous and systematic procedures and opportunities for professional growth through staff development for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and other appropriate support personnel through demonstrations, effective modeling through coteaching, inservice courses, workshops, seminars, conference reports and teacher literacy training.
Provide for his/her own professional growth by attending demonstrations, inservice courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. as approved by building administrators and assistant superintendent.
Communicate with the leadership team regarding literacy issues.
Attend department meetings, academy meetings, team meetings and/or IST meetings, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the leadership team or supervisor.

Qualifications:

Must have valid Pennsylvania Elementary Reading Specialist Certification.
Must demonstrate the ability to be organized and have strong communication skills.

Must be cooperative, congenial & service-oriented.