Student Learning Support Specialist Reading (Silver Lake Elementary)

Job Title : Student Learning Support Specialist Reading (Elementary) Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Reports to : Principal Pay Grade : Teacher Pay Table

Dept. / School : Silver Lake Elementary Date Revised :

Primary Purpose :

To instruct students in need of literacy intervention as determined by campus administration and teachers, priority given to K-2 students; Provide support for teachers related to effective literacy strategies; Conduct student assessments in order to diagnose reading difficulties and better target instruction.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university

A minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience

Master's degree with Reading Specialist certification preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Improve the reading skills of assigned students.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and maintain ongoing documentation of student progress.
• Assess students formally and informally for the purpose of planning instructional activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, and goals.
• Promptly handle paperwork and reports related to literacy assessments.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to design / support accommodations for regular curricula as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers regarding effective literacy strategies for students and others needing Tier 2 / 3 intervention.
• Advise parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting the teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Attend after hours meetings occasionally for purposes of parent education and / or building relationships with parents and teachers..
• Seek out professional learning and resources to ensure necessary skills and proficiencies to support students effectively.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Report incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and / or school policies.

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.