What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist position at Global Education Excellence?
Employer Information
Global Educational Excellence
2455 S. Industrial Hwy.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
www.careers.gee-edu.com
P: 734.369.9500 / F: 734.369.9499 / Email:
About Us: GEE Academies are welcoming environments that are focused on student achievement and building community. Our faculty receive excellent support through our mentor program and weekly professional development sessions.
Position: Reading Specialist
FLSA Status: Exempt / Employment Type: Full Time / Reports To: Academy Principal
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
Purpose:
Design effective instructional programs to teach students with reading difficulties. Assist teachers in designing a variety of individualized and group instructional interventions or programs for students with reading problems.
Education & Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
· Meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification requirements as defined by the Michigan State Board of Education. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rules.
- Satisfactory criminal background check required
Tasks:
· Provide intensive one-on-one literacy support to students. Also, provide literacy support to students through small group instruction and co-teaching in classrooms based on the identified needs of students.
· Develop and maintain daily written lesson plans based on student’s needs, interests, and abilities administering tests to random sample students
· Develop and maintain accurate records of student progress indicative of an ongoing evaluation process as required by the Individual Reading Instruction Plan.
· Interact and communicate with the classroom teachers of students participating in solving classroom and school problems and seeking resolutions through appropriate channels.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities incidental to the position or as assigned by the principal.
Record Keeping
· Develop and maintain accurate records of student progress indicative of an ongoing evaluation process as required by the Individual Reading Instruction Plan.
· Complete required teacher/administrative reports promptly and accurately.
Discipline & Counseling
· Teach and enforce Academy rules of conduct and behavior.
· Maintain order in the classroom.
· Maintain classroom in a neat and clean manner.
· Report needed repairs and maintenance to the Administrative Office.
Other
· Attend staff meetings and other Academy-related events and activities.
· Participate in in-service training as assigned. Attend conferences and seminars and present information to staff.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must be capable of performing the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. The work environment has a raised noise level.#LP
This job post is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The administration reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
