Reading Consultant

Position Purpose

-  Under the general supervision of the Director of to develop, coordinate, support and evaluate the District's reading programs and to serve as a resource and consultant for teaching staff to improve students' success in reading.

-  Essential Performance Responsibilities

-  Provides direction, consultation, and coordination to ensure comprehensive and sequential curriculum and instruction in reading.

-  Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and assists teachers in modifying instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs to reach or exceed reading standards and goals.

-  Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, develops lesson plans, models the necessary skills to perform assignments; assesses and provide feedback to administration and teaching staff  regarding student progress and achievement and the effectiveness of District mathematics curriculum.

-  Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.

-  Provides for continuing improvement of instruction through professional development, cooperation with building administrators, teacher observations and classroom visits.

-  Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and Teacher for Remedial Instruction, regarding reading assessments and remedial reading techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial reading instructional strategies for classroom teachers.

-  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for related student activities and achievement as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

-  Maintains liaison with the State Department of Education, local universities and state and national professional organizations in mathematics.

-  Coordinates the selection, inventory and ordering of texts, teaching aids, software, supplies and equipment.

-  Encourages parental involvement in students' education and the benefits of reading, and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

-  Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

-  Keeps current of developments in teaching reading and provides staff members with assistance and instructional material as appropriate.

-  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Additional Duties

-  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

-  Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

-  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

-  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

-   Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

-  Extensive knowledge of

-  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

-  Ability to organize and coordinate work.

-  Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

-  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

-  Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

-  [State] State Certification as a Reading Consultant (#096, 097, 102_______________________).

-  Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

-  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

-  Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

-  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status:       Exempt