Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Instructional Specialist for Elementary Reading/English Language Arts, PreK-5, is responsible for assisting the Supervisor of Elementary Reading/English Language Arts, PreK-5, by working as a liaison between the Office of Special Education and ESOL to support department initiatives and to provide professional development specifically related to Elementary Reading/English Language Arts.  The position is also responsible for monitoring the implementation of all reading intervention programs, data analysis for Performance Management, and related duties.    

 

Assists the Supervisor of Elementary Reading/English Language Arts, PreK-5, in creating and implementing systemic programs of staff development in all aspects of the Reading/English Language Arts program for the PreK-5 teaching staff, administrators, and other departments supporting Reading/English Language Arts instruction;

Provides systemic, area and school-level workshops, consultation, and direct support on curricular issues, and use of materials;

Monitors the implementation of Leveled Literacy Intervention through trainings, observations, and follow-up meetings (CEIS grant);

Monitors data analysis for Performance Management;

Provides formal teacher observations using the Framework for Teaching Rubric (Descriptors of Practice) and written feedback for informal observations of teachers and reading specialists;

Assists in the planning and implementation of community workshops and partnerships;

Attends meetings and performs other duties as designated by the Supervisor, Coordinating Supervisor, and/or Director of Curriculum and Instruction; and  

Maintains proficiency in instructional technologies.

 

 

 

A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in Reading/English Language Arts - elementary preferred;

Thorough knowledge of Reading/English Language Arts pedagogy and current best practices, including current trends in reading research, writing, and comprehension instruction;

Demonstrated competence in developing and leading staff development sessions for a variety of audiences;

Knowledge of state standards and assessment, Pre K-5;

Effective demonstrable knowledge of effective teaching techniques and strategies;

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and provide alternative solutions to problems;

Proven ability to develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of employees; and

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;

Broad knowledge of computer skills, to include but not limited to: Excel, Access, Power Point; and

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and effective human relations skills.

 

 

 

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Reading, or Master's Degree in Elementary Education or Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialist Certification.

 

 

 

Advanced Professional Certificate in Elementary Education; Administration I Certificate required.

 

 

Training of teachers, reading specialists, building administrators and/or central office personnel.

 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.