What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Reading Specialist - High School 2024-2025 position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills which will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.
- Diagnoses and identifies students with deficiencies in language arts.
- Plans and delivers instruction to students identified as having deficiencies in these areas.
- Uses the curriculum of the district, including those resources approved for remediation purposes, to plan daily instructional activities.
- Closely monitors progress of the students.
- Collaborates with the administration and staff in planning for the instructional needs of all students.
- Participates in ordering and disseminating language arts materials.
- Oversees all language arts assessments and documentation procedures as prescribed by the Virginia Department of Education and Chesterfield County Public Schools.
- Models instructional strategies and best practices for teachers.
- Coordinates tutorial services.
- Plans and implements motivational programs to promote reading.
- Coordinates informational programs on reading and writing for parents.
- Attends monthly Reading Specialist/Lead Teacher meetings and disseminates information and instructional strategies to the staff in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Report Preparation
Prepares periodic reports regarding Gifted Education programs and services.
Equipment Operation:
Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education.
Contacts:
Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students, parents
Work Direction/Supervision:
N/A
Decision Making:
N/A
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to lift up to 25 lbs. bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
Work Environment:
The employee regularly works in a school or office setting. The noise level is quiet to moderate.Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with a Reading Specialist endorsement.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Salary : $53,978 - $81,971
