Reading Specialist

New Dawn Academy is Looking For An Excellent K-5 Reading Specialist!

• Must hold a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with a K-8 BR Endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Reading Specialist

Supervisor: School Building Principal

Job Summary

The Reading Specialist is responsible for providing direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, to enable students to develop literacy skills. Provide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers. Provide coordination, collaboration, and innovation in reading curriculum and instruction, so that each student may drive maximum benefit from the K-8 reading curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major/minor in literacy or English
• A current, valid Michigan teaching certificate with Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement as required by the Michigan Department of Education
• A minimum of three years teaching experience

Essential Duties

• Gather, organize, interpret and/or present data to staff for use in designing interventions

• Work with Transformation Specialists in the delivery, training and support of district reading materials

• Work with individual or groups of at-risk students on reading/literacy skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements a remediation plan for students who have comprehension test results identified as minimal.

• Design and implement reading academic interventions using research-based methodology.

• Communicate with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading levels and rate of progress.

• Gather, compile, and disaggregate data; and link that data to student learning and instruction.

• Differentiate instruction based on assessment data.

• Document interventions and progress on each child.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of school district.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Performs related duties as required and requested by supervisor.

Skills/Qualifications

Classroom Management, Verbal Communication, Resolving Conflict, Presentation Skills, Self-Motivated, Motivating Others, Listening, Collaborative Teaching, Deals with Uncertainty, Objectivity, Confidentiality

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person