What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist - Grades K-5 position at Bensenville School District 2?
- Work collaboratively with the building principal and teachers to plan and implement appropriate instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Work collaboratively with the building principal and teachers to implement the District 2 curriculum for literacy and reading intervention.
- Know what the research has established as effective practices for struggling readers.
- Know how to use assessment data to monitor learning and guide instruction.
- Know a variety of activities to increase vocabulary and oral language development.
- Collaborate with teachers to recommend materials and resources for teaching complete literacy.
- Have strong skills in the six areas of literacy: phonemic awareness, word identification skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and writing.
- Current Illinois Teaching Licensure with Reading Endorsement
- Training and/or experience with elementary students
- Broad-based knowledge of curriculum, teaching methodologies, and assessment, the State of Illinois Goals for Education, and various media.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the district.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in either written, diagram or oral form.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JobID: 1179
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Reading Specialist
Elementary School Teaching/Reading Specialist
Date Posted:
2/26/2025
2/26/2025
Location:
Tioga Elementary School
Tioga Elementary School
Date Available:
25-26 School Year
25-26 School Year
Closing Date:
When position is filled
When position is filled
DESCRIPTION:
A Reading Specialist is a specially prepared professional who has responsibility for the literacy performance
of readers in general or struggling readers in particular. The Reading Specialist in this role works primarily with
struggling readers through individualized plans and small group instruction. They also instructs teachers as part
of the educational team in diagnosing reading difficulties and implementing appropriate literacy strategies for reading intervention.
of readers in general or struggling readers in particular. The Reading Specialist in this role works primarily with
struggling readers through individualized plans and small group instruction. They also instructs teachers as part
of the educational team in diagnosing reading difficulties and implementing appropriate literacy strategies for reading intervention.
Duties:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Demands:
Work Year:
Defined by Teacher Contract
2025-2026 Teacher Salary and Benefits Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Click the "APPLY" button
SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS ONLINE!
Email To A Friend
Print Version
