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Peaks Island School Half-Time (0.5) Teacher, Reading Specialist
Portland Public Schools
Peaks Island, ME | Full Time
$48k-70k (estimate)
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Peaks Island School Half-Time (0.5) Teacher, Reading Specialist
Portland Public Schools Peaks Island, ME
$48k-70k (estimate)
Full Time 7 Days Ago
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Portland Public Schools is Hiring a Peaks Island School Half-Time (0.5) Teacher, Reading Specialist Near Peaks Island, ME

Job Classification: Half-time (0.5 FTE) Teacher, Reading SpecialistMonths: 10Reports to: School PrincipalSummaryThe Elementary Reading Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping the literacy foundation of our students. This specialist will be instrumental in providing targeted reading instruction, overseeing reading intervention programs, analyzing data and using progress monitoring tools. A key component of this role is communicating and collaborating with classroom teachers sharing literacy goals, progress monitoring updates and celebrating progress. PPS takes care of ferry tickets, parking, transport to the school, etcResponsibilities
  • Individualized and Small Group Instruction: Build meaningful relationships with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, and addressing individual student needs. Deliver direct, explicit reading instruction to students identified as needing additional support in literacy. Implement and oversee research-based reading intervention curriculum, and tailor to student needs, with a strong emphasis on the principles of the Science of Reading.
  • Assessment, and Data-driven instruction: Administer diagnostic assessments to identify students' specific areas of difficulty and to determine their current reading proficiency levels. Regularly monitor and evaluate the reading performance of students, utilizing data to inform instruction and intervention decisions. Collect and analyze data regularly to inform instructional decision-making and track student progress. Share trends with school leaders to inform Tier 1 instruction, if appropriate.
  • Collaboration and Cultural Humility: Work with a diverse group of learners, including multilingual students and students with special needs, including dyslexia. Communicate and collaborate with classroom teachers sharing literacy goals, progress monitoring updates and celebrating progress. Ensure instruction is culturally responsive and meets the needs of all learners.
  • Professional Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in reading instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies. Continually seek out and welcome additional learning, feedback from colleagues including the school’s Instructional Coach, and regularly reflect on own practice.
  • Family Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to update them on their child's progress, discuss strategies for support at home, and provide resources for additional practice. Have an asset approach when working with families.
Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesEquity: Strong equity orientation and an openness to personal reflection on deepening awareness of personal bias and being culturally responsive. Demonstrated conviction around having high expectations for all students, and an asset-based approach. Conviction that all students can read effectively given the right instruction, and a passion to do so. Demonstrated results with teaching multilingual learners and students with disabilities, including dyslexia.Content Knowledge/Teaching: Extensive experience in implementing research-based reading curriculum such as Orton Gillingham or other Science of Reading-based. Expertise in formative, benchmark/interim and summative reading assessment and instruction. Deep understanding of the Science of Reading. Understanding of the intersection of language development and the process of learning to read. Relationship Building: Great relationship builder. Demonstrated ability to build trust with teachers and administrators. A great teammate. Someone who lifts people up rather than bringing them down. Someone who has a “go-getter” attitude about work. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Education, Training, And ExperienceBachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. Successful track record as a teacher. Preferred
  • Training and experience in Orton Gillingham reading instruction or other research-based reading intervention program.
  • Experience using Early Bird and/or mClass/DIBELS, or other Science of Reading-based assessments.
  • Experience teaching reading to multilingual learners and/or students with disabilities.
Certification and License Requirement Currently holds or is eligible for a valid teacher certification.Preferred: Maine Certificate 092 (Literacy Specialist) and/or experience successfully implementing a research-based reading program.Applicants: This is an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive island school setting that is a 15-minute ferry ride from Portland.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$48k-70k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/19/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/07/2024

WEBSITE

portlandpublicschools.cc

SIZE

<25

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