What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist (Givens Elementary) position at Webster Groves School District?
In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly on the Webster Groves School District Website below.
Apply online at www.webster.k12.mo.us (Employment Opportunities)
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 for staff and parents.
- Assist the principal in directing the reading program within the building
- Be cognizant of current approaches, methods and research in reading development
- Utilize data to effectively assess, intervene, and monitor for student success
- Work collaboratively within a Professional Learning Community
- 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(LETRS Training Preferred)
- Experience with utilizing Guided Reading Structures, Research based Phonics Instruction, and work with Decodable Readers
Benefits: Eligible
FLSA Status:Exempt
WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
