Reading Instruction Specialist

About the Employer

Job Summary

The Primary Learning Specialist/Reading Specialist teacher provides targeted literacy instruction and intervention to students in kindergarten through third grade. The specialist works collaboratively with classroom teachers, intervention teams, administrators, and families to strengthen students' foundational reading skills and ensure students receive timely, evidence-based support. **Key Responsibilities:"
• Evaluate students referred by the classroom teacher and/or principal for possible inclusion in a reading improvement program.
• Provide individual diagnostic testing and assistance to the classroom teacher upon request.
• Help students develop a positive self-image, skill in reading and studying, and an enjoyment of reading.
• Teach students at the remedial and developmental level.
• Work with teachers to show them how to adapt teaching techniques to students' learning style.
• Work with teachers to help them teach the reading skills.
• Assist teachers in locating materials and methods that are appropriate to the students' reading level.
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Elementary or Reading certificate from the State of Ohio.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Primary Learning Specialist/Reading Specialist Job Description

At Southwest Licking Schools, we believe in the power of positive relationships, and we are committed to fostering a thriving environment for our staff, students, and the entire community. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our unwavering focus on academics, athletics, and the arts.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Based on the negotiated agreement.
• Location: Etna Elementary and Kirkersville Elementary.
• Supervisor: Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

Performance Expectations

The performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions outlined in the negotiated agreement.