Reading Specialist (valid license required)

Note: MUST HAVE READING SPECIALIST ENDORSMENT

Job Summary

To assist in providing the kind of instruction and learning environment that will enable students to master the reading skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity.

Essential Duties

1. Provides leadership and service in the diagnosis of reading problems and development of prescriptive remediation.

1. Maintains an inventory of specialize materials for testing and remediation.

1. Assist teachers and parents in understanding the nature of students’ reading problems and nature of remediation.

1. Coordinates an effective reading program with classroom teachers in grade levels K-4.

1. Keeps students’ records for specific reading skills and achievement,

1. Devises individual educational programs based on diagnostic data for students in the reading improvement program.

1. Coordinates in-service education for classroom teachers and parents.

1. Provides diagnostic, placements and consultation services to all classroom teachers.

1. Attends in-service workshops and demonstrations pertinent to methods and materials appropriate to various levels of reading instruction.

1. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

A valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement as a reading specialist is required.  Three (3) years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience with an emphasis in reading instruction is also required.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Reading Specialist will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.