What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTS Reading Specialist position at Allegheny Intermediate Unit?
LTS Reading Specialist -* (*2100004S)
Description
1. Select, administer, and interpret current assessment tools for school age children to accurately
identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately in the Non Public
School database. Follow program guidelines for qualifying children for services. This may
include Title I assessment and performance data reporting.
2. Implement systematic, differentiated instruction based upon assessed needs of identified
learners.
3. Effectively collaborate with parents/guardians and outside professionals to offer support for
the continued implementation of remedial services.
4. Provide professional communications including sharing and collaboration with speech
clinicians, teachers, parents, principals, counselors, and SAP Team.
5. Contribute input to and make available resources for the Student Assistance Program Team
members.
6. Integrate technology for both professional and student use including implementation of
online data forms.
7. Participate in on-going professional development activities.
8. Develop and establish individual at-home reading and math programs.
Qualifications
1. Valid PA certification in Elementary Education required
2. Valid PA certification in Reading Specialist required
3. Highly Qualified Middle School Mathematics is preferred
4. Knowledge of assessment tools: QRI 4, DIBELS Next, TOWRE, GMADE, GRADE, Reading
Fluency Indicator. This is not an exhaustive list.
5. Knowledge of programs/interventions: Sonday System, Wilson Reading, RAC, Word Building,
Syllasearch.
6. Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from
administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
7. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
9. Ability and experience in working as a member of a team.
10. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and
Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
Primary Location: US-Pennsylvania
Job: AIU JOB family
Organization: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting: Aug 6, 2021, 9:50:11 AM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $200.00 per day
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15120: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $200
