Move On When Reading Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Cartwright School District #83

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Description
JobID: 1550


Position Type:


Certified Teaching / Instruction/Specialist
Date Posted:


4/15/2024
Location:

Holiday Park Elementary School


MOVE ON WHEN READING SPECIALIST (MOWR)

Grades K-3

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES


Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms.

We are rated "Highly Performing" by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a
FOUR-DAY work week

  • Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for selfmotivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.
    JOB GOAL
To build K-3 teacher capacity and student success in English Language Arts through coaching First Best Instruction (FBI) and by providing student intervention through our District Multi

  • Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
  • A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations
  • Must hold a Reading Endorsement
  • Holds a Dyslexia Training Designee Certification or is willing to obtain this within one year of hire date
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the Move On When Reading Legislation or willingness to learn
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
  • Demonstrates knowledge of 21st century technology or willingness to learn
  • Demonstrates proficiency in teaching early literacy evidenced by principal's evaluations and student achievement
  • Demonstrates knowledge of AZCCRS and instructional materials for English Language Arts
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and works effectively in a professional learning community
  • Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement
  • Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, gifted, Special Education)
  • Works collaboratively with district and school site
  • Holds high expectations for her/himself and colleagues, as well as students
  • Continues professional development in the area of researchbased exemplary practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
  • Understands and applies knowledge of adult learning theory
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate in oral and written form
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of updated best practices in language arts including scientifically based reading research (SBRR) and scientifically based reading instruction (SBRI) related to K3 students
  • Understands the purpose and specifics of core reading programs, supplemental and intervention programs and serves as a guide to the K3 staff to effectively use these programs
  • Ability to navigate AIMSWeb Plus, ATT assessment software
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Supports site and district administration with the site professional development plan through facilitation and / or participation in grade level meetings, site professional development and staff meetings.
  • Participates and takes initiative as an essential contributing member of the K3 Literacy Team.
  • Provides Tier II and Tier III reading interventions.
  • Supports K3 Literacy Team at site.
  • Provides ongoing updates to school principal and Educational Services on status of all K3 students (i.e., deficiency letters, individual learning plan and progress monitoring data).
  • Facilitates, prepares, posts and updates K3 data walls based on school and district expectations.
  • Ensures that Move On When Reading Deficiency letters are distributed in a timely manner.
  • Meets and collaborates with administration and MOWR district specialist regarding the progress of the K3 Literacy Team and reading instruction.
  • Participates in professional development at the district and school site.
  • Attends leadership meetings with Educational Services and school administrator.
  • Collaborates with Educational Services to design and implement strategic interventions for the site including monitoring and overseeing intervention lab.
  • Analyzes and organizes individual assessment results and state assessment results to determine areas of weakness and shares strategies to address weaknesses through prescriptive intervention.
  • Collaborates with special education SEI and general education teachers to implement a multitiered system of support.
  • Provides specialized instructional strategies and a plan for staff members on appropriate intervention (Tier I, II and III) in reading instruction for students.
  • Prepares appropriate lesson plans for reading intervention for students a

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