What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Reading Specialist position at Trotwood-Madison City Schools?
TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reading Specialist
Salary Schedule: Schedule K Work Calendar: 186 Days Daily Work Hours: 7 hours
Status: Full-Time, Bargaining,
Certified, STRS
FLSA Status: Exempt Supervisor: Shared (Curriculum
Director and Building Principal)
Job Objective:
The Reading Specialist is responsible for supporting student achievement in the area of reading using research-based district-approved strategies. The Reading Specialist provides individual or small-group instruction targeted to student needs. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
? Master’s degree in appropriate field from an accredited institution (preferred).
? Valid Ohio Teaching License in a grade level appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a reading endorsement and/or extensive training in the science of reading.
? Required to participate in appropriate training and/or coursework as determined by the superintendent or the curriculum director.
? Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated growth in reading.
? Experience coaching, leading, and supporting teachers.
? Documentation of a clear criminal record
? Familiar with the RTI and Tiered Instruction
Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
? Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
? Work closely with the classroom teacher to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each child.
? Ensure that lesson plans align with the district’s adopted courses of study and state standards/guidelines.
? Help teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program.
? Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate intervention strategies.
? Use district-identified research-based interventions focused on individual student needs.
? Communicate with teachers, administrators, and families regarding student progress.
? Assist with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
? Participate in meetings with teachers, administrators, and families to discuss student placement and progress.
? Provide staff development opportunities to support reading instruction in all content areas. Reading Specialist Revised April 2024
? Analyzes data and assists teachers in analyzing data from reading assessments (e.g., screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, outcomes) to identify strategies and make recommendations to meet the needs of individual students.
? Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum.
? Communicate high expectations and show an active interest in student progress.
? Incorporate the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities.
? Help students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.) and promote interest in reading.
? Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate reading instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
? Coordinate family literacy nights and events with Dayton Metro Library (Trotwood Branch).
? Use data to make informed decisions regarding instruction.
? Work collaboratively with building/district leadership teams, departmental teams, and grade level teams.
? Participate in meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed, as well as actively pursue professional growth and development.
? Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.
Other Information:
? This position is Title I funded and subject to restrictions therein as well as availability of funds.
? This position will be evaluated jointly by the building principal and the curriculum director.
? Reading Specialists may be granted 5 to 10 extended service days at their per diem rate as determined by the curriculum director.
Working Conditions:
Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
Duties may require detailed paperwork.
Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.
Performance Evaluation:
Job Performance is evaluated in accordance with the policies adopted by the Trotwood-Madison City Schools Board of Education.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The responsibilities, essential functions, and requirements listed above are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions of the position.
Trotwood-Madison City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and district needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reading Specialist
Salary Schedule: Schedule K Work Calendar: 186 Days Daily Work Hours: 7 hours
Status: Full-Time, Bargaining,
Certified, STRS
FLSA Status: Exempt Supervisor: Shared (Curriculum
Director and Building Principal)
Job Objective:
The Reading Specialist is responsible for supporting student achievement in the area of reading using research-based district-approved strategies. The Reading Specialist provides individual or small-group instruction targeted to student needs. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
? Master’s degree in appropriate field from an accredited institution (preferred).
? Valid Ohio Teaching License in a grade level appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a reading endorsement and/or extensive training in the science of reading.
? Required to participate in appropriate training and/or coursework as determined by the superintendent or the curriculum director.
? Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated growth in reading.
? Experience coaching, leading, and supporting teachers.
? Documentation of a clear criminal record
? Familiar with the RTI and Tiered Instruction
Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
? Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
? Work closely with the classroom teacher to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each child.
? Ensure that lesson plans align with the district’s adopted courses of study and state standards/guidelines.
? Help teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program.
? Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate intervention strategies.
? Use district-identified research-based interventions focused on individual student needs.
? Communicate with teachers, administrators, and families regarding student progress.
? Assist with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
? Participate in meetings with teachers, administrators, and families to discuss student placement and progress.
? Provide staff development opportunities to support reading instruction in all content areas. Reading Specialist Revised April 2024
? Analyzes data and assists teachers in analyzing data from reading assessments (e.g., screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, outcomes) to identify strategies and make recommendations to meet the needs of individual students.
? Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum.
? Communicate high expectations and show an active interest in student progress.
? Incorporate the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities.
? Help students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.) and promote interest in reading.
? Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate reading instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
? Coordinate family literacy nights and events with Dayton Metro Library (Trotwood Branch).
? Use data to make informed decisions regarding instruction.
? Work collaboratively with building/district leadership teams, departmental teams, and grade level teams.
? Participate in meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed, as well as actively pursue professional growth and development.
? Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.
Other Information:
? This position is Title I funded and subject to restrictions therein as well as availability of funds.
? This position will be evaluated jointly by the building principal and the curriculum director.
? Reading Specialists may be granted 5 to 10 extended service days at their per diem rate as determined by the curriculum director.
Working Conditions:
Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
Duties may require detailed paperwork.
Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.
Performance Evaluation:
Job Performance is evaluated in accordance with the policies adopted by the Trotwood-Madison City Schools Board of Education.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The responsibilities, essential functions, and requirements listed above are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions of the position.
Trotwood-Madison City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and district needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”
