Reading Specialist, Clark Elementary

Primary Objective: To provide intensive intervention that implements scientifically based reading instruction to improve reading skills, develop composition skills, encourage critical thinking, and to improve the academic skills needed for success.

Essential Functions:

• Creates an equitable learning environment for all students that fosters empathy and understanding
• Identify, diagnose and assist children who have reading difficulties
• Prescribe a remediation program for children having reading difficulties
• Instruct children in an individualized remediation program
• Test new students to determine reading level
• Provide principals with current evaluations of remedial reading students
• Consult with the classroom teacher about problems pertaining to reading
• Supply classroom teachers with materials which will enhance the total reading program
• Make special provisions for supplying the reading needs of children who have reading difficulties
• Serve as a reading consultant and a reading resource person
• Assist the principal in directing the reading program within the building
• Be cognizant of current approaches, methods and research in reading development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree 
• Missouri Teacher Certification (Special Reading K-12)
• Experience with Units of Study Reading and Writing along with various reading intervention resources