Elementary Teacher

PURPOSE: To provide targeted reading instruction and intervention to students who need additional support in literacy development. The Reading Specialist collaborates with classroom teachers and staff to implement evidence-based strategies that improve reading achievement and foster a love of reading.

QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Education required; Master's degree in Reading or Literacy preferred.
• Valid state teaching certification with Reading Specialist endorsement.
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.

GENERAL

• Expertise in reading instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze data and adjust instruction to meet student needs.

REPORTABILITY: Reports to: Building Principal

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and the Pennsylvania Educator Effectiveness System (including observation, student growth measures, and professional responsibilities).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess students' reading levels using formal and informal assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized and small-group reading interventions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support literacy instruction across the curriculum.
• Monitor and document student progress; communicate results to parents and staff.
• Provide professional development and resources to teachers on effective reading strategies.
• Stay current with research and best practices in literacy education.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and state regulations.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a variety of instructional settings (classroom, small group, one-on-one).
• Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with students and staff.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position specifications described here are the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

FLSA Status:       Exempt