Literacy Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Reading Specialist

DEPARTMENT : Literacy

REPORTS TO : Director of Literacy

SALARY / FLSA STATUS : Part Time / Hourly

ORGANIZATION MISSION :

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is to provide high-quality, out-of-school Club experiences to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for their future, demonstrate good character & citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Reading Specialist is a key member of Club programs that will increase literacy development of Club members. The individual will be responsible for working closely with the Literacy Director and Coordinator while implementing the literacy program at his / her designated Boys & Girls Club location in Pinellas County. The Literacy Specialist will also collaborate with all Club staff.

The Reading Specialist will be familiar with reading research, reading standards, reading assessments, evidence-based reading strategies, and use this information to identify gaps, support growth, and plan for individual and small group instruction. This position is after school, part time, up to 15 hours a week.

Training in Social / Emotional Learning and / or Trauma Informed Care is a plus.

The successful candidate in collaboration with the Literacy Director and Coordinator, will plan,

implement, and evaluate strategies and activities provided within the literacy program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Learning Environment

• Create a child centered literacy environment.
• Develop and maintain rapport with all stakeholders including students, families, and club staff.
• Model behavior of respect to uphold the dignity and worth of others regardless of race, Remain creed, culture, or economic group.
• Maximize student learning time using effective time management strategies.
• Facilitate the integration of reading skills / strategies / technology into the reading programs.

2. Knowledge and Expertise

3. Assessment / Evaluation

4. Related Professional Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and / or move up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of this role. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive list of responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Signed by : ____________________________________________________________________

Printed Name : ________________________________________________________________

Date : ________________________________