What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist: PVE position at Mustang Public Schools?
Reading Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS : Master's Degree and Reading Specialist Certificate preferred
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
- To develop Reading Achievement Plans (RAP) for each student qualifying for services according to state and district guidelines.
- To provide intensive reading instruction to all students qualifying based on state and district required assessments.
- To help ensure compliance with the Reading Sufficiency Act requirements at the site level.
- To submit required reports on time to the Oklahoma State Department of Education as required by the RSA Law.
- Serve on various Reading Curriculum Committees to develop / adjust district wide Curriculum Maps, assessments, textbooks selections, etc.
- Attend site PLC meetings, serve on RTI committee (site and district).
- Be available to do workshops on reading for parents and teachers.
- Collaborate with district leadership, other reading specialists on the development of the District Reading Sufficiency Act Plan.
- To develop and update the site Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) Plan according to state law.
- To inform / update principals, teachers and staff of changes made to Site RSA Plan and Law.
- Collaborate with other site reading specialists at least monthly to help coordinate district wide programs, ideas, and resources as well as any changes to the RSA Law.
- To oversee all testing required by RSA Law, train teachers on the administration of the assessments, help interpret assessment data to develop a RAP plan for qualifying students.
- To complete required forms needed to place student on a RAP plan in a timely manner.
- Together with classroom teacher, notify parents of the RAP plan for their child, gain signature of the parent for service and maintain records of services provided.
- Keep parents informed of student progress through progress reports, parent / teacher conferences, and any other form of communication.
- Serve as a resource for the teachers and parents.
- To organize parent nights, parent communication, etc. in partnership with other teachers and staff including Title 1 Reading teachers.
- May serve as After School Coordinator for after school tutoring as deemed by the principal according to site needs.
- May serve as Summer Reading Academy Coordinator as deemed by district leadership / principal.
- Communicates with principal, teachers, and district leadership to determine resources may be needed and purchased through RSA funds.
- Keeps accurate and complete records.
- Maintains appropriate emotional control, emotional health, and personal appearance.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Abides by all district, federal and state laws, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Ability to stand, walk, squat frequently.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.