Local Reading Specialist (LRS)

SARALAND CITY SCHOOLS

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Saraland Board of Education is accepting applications for the following certified position.

POSITION TITLE: LOCAL READING SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree and advanced coursework or professional development in the science of reading, such as multisensory language instruction, or comparable alternative training approved by the Alabama State Board of Education
• Minimum of two years of experience as a successful elementary or literacy teacher
• Knowledge of scientifically based reading research, special expertise in quality reading instruction and intervention, dyslexia specific interventions, and data analysis
• Knowledge base in the science of learning to read and the science of early childhood education
• Excellent communication skills with outstanding presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embrace and promote the school system’s mission, vision, beliefs, and goals
• Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system, including meetings, assigned duties, and committee responsibilities
• Abide by the standards established for conduct referenced in the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics which defines the professional behavior of educators in Alabama and serves as a guide to ethical conduct
• Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of duties and responsibilities
• Regular and punctual in attendance, follow procedure for recording daily attendance and securing substitutes when needed
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Board policy, and administrative regulation
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the community
• Engage in professional learning activities to maintain and improve professional competence
• Collaborate with the principal to create a strategic plan for coaching to support and measure the impact of reading instruction according to the science of reading, school baseline data, and data from approved early reading assessment systems
• Facilitate school wide professional development and monitoring and measuring the impact of transfer to practice
• Model effective science of reading instruction for teachers that is explicit, systematic, inclusive of detailed explanations and more extensive opportunities for guided practice, error correction, and feedback
• Coach and mentor teachers daily via planned coaching cycles based on data and gradually releasing responsibility to teachers
• Facilitate data analysis discussions and supporting teachers by using data to differentiate instruction according to the needs of students by adhering to the framework of tiered instruction
• Foster multiple areas of teacher professional learning, including exceptional student education and content area knowledge, and adjustment based on data
• Prioritize time for those teachers, activities, and roles that will give the greatest impact on student reading achievement, such as coaching and mentoring in classrooms, as evidenced by coaching logs, student impact data, and site visit data
• Monitor the reading progress of all students a minimum of three times per year and make recommendations for the adjustment of instruction according to student specific needs identified from multiple data points and aligned with the science of reading as specified in the strategic plan for coaching
• Perform extra work-related duties associated with the school's curriculum as necessary to provide a safe, orderly educational environment as requested by the principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) month contract or as otherwise approved by Board

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated in accordance with Board policy

SALARY: Board approved salary schedule

All applicants should apply electronically. To obtain an electronic application, visit the HireTrue website at https://bit.ly/SpartanCareersStartHere and complete the State of Alabama electronic application.

All positions with the Saraland Board of Education require submission of a copy of current driver’s license or valid picture identification, a copy of Social Security card, completion of a TB skin questionnaire, and background clearance through the State of Alabama Department of Education. Certified positions also require submission of valid teaching certificate (Alabama or out-of-state) as well as unofficial transcripts indicating all coursework and degree conferral date(s) from regionally accredited colleges/universities.

The Saraland School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant or employee shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, disability if otherwise qualified, political or religious beliefs, national origin, social and family background, or on the basis of the use of a language other than English, be discriminated against by this school system.

The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work performed by individuals in this classification. They should not be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks outside their usual responsibilities as necessary.