General Responsibilities
The Reading and Literacy Specialist provides leadership, coordination, collaboration, innovation and intervention support in reading curriculum and instruction. This position also provides assistance to teachers so that appropriate research-based strategies are employed in order for students to achieve literacy.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #61
FARMINGTON, NH
Position Description: READING AND LITERACY SPECIALIST
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
General Responsibilities
The Reading and Literacy Specialist provides leadership, coordination, collaboration, innovation and intervention support in reading curriculum and instruction. This position also provides assistance to teachers so that appropriate research-based strategies are employed in order for students to achieve literacy.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in literacy or related field
Minimum of five years teaching experience
Possess or qualify for NH Teacher certification
Experience coordinating and providing coaching to educators and leading professional development activities.
Ability to develop responsible and respectful professional relationships with staff.
Multi-tasker who is excellent at time management, motivated, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education or related field
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Knowledge
Understand the foundations of the reading and writing process and instruction
Exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition and child development through middle childhood
Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing
Skills
Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.
Model best practices and teach lessons when appropriate
Identify strengths and weaknesses in students by collecting, analyzing and using school wide data to improve literacy
Utilize a variety of resources to enhance the teaching and learning process
Analyze data to target instruction, enhance student learning, and inform teacher practice
Knowledge of relevant technology and use of 21st Century skills in teaching and learning
DUTIES:
Assist teachers in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in our district
Assist teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction
Assist with implementing a balanced approach of direct teaching using authentic, literature-based reading and writing opportunities
Collaborate with administrators and teachers to develop and use appropriate literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools
Assist with district and school-wide literacy initiatives
Provide educational opportunities, information and support for families and the community
Assist in providing ongoing professional development to staff
Consult and coach staff in the development, implementation, and assessment of intervention strategies and plans designed to help individual students and/or groups of students
Assist teachers, specialists and para educators in using assessments to plan and implement instruction for all students
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students, and parents
Maintain a respectful environment and open communication with students
Continually seek to motivate students for the learning task at hand through choice and scaffolded instruction
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state
Working Environment:
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
The employee is regularly required to use hands and a keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling behavior.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Terms Of Employment
185 Days.
7.5 hours per day.
Clear criminal background check.
Verification of health to perform job.
Salary and benefits in accordance with Farmington Teachers Association CBA.
EEO STATEMENT: The Farmington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
