Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

Reading Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt or Exempt

CALENDAR DAYS

Calendar Days:

10-Calendar Months

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (please provide as profile attachments):

• Valid Reading Specialist license; and

• Signed copy of your most recent summative evaluation 

• Valid teaching license; 
• Microcredential certificate; and
• Signed copy of your most recent summative evaluation. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs difficult professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of students, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required.

• Teaching in an elementary, secondary or vocational school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential;

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; develops individual programs for special needs students;

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences;

• Integrates subject area content and technology;

• Instructs students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district;

• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students;

• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions;

• Assesses and evaluates needs of students; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; establishes and maintains standards of behavior;

• Formulates and implements behavior modification programs for special needs students;

• Identifies student needs; assists with assessment of needs;

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures;

• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas;

• Evaluates students' progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports;

• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means;

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials; Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials;

• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;

• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Reading Specialist License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; 

• thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; 

• thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; 

• ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; 

• ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; 

• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.  

• Possession or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board. 

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

• This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; 

• Work requires fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

Application Procedure:
Your application will remain active for one calendar year in which you apply. You may edit your profile by logging back into the online application system.  Include any changes in address or telephone number.

Summary

A valid teaching license, a copy of your unofficial transcripts, and a copy of your most recent evaluation must be uploaded for your application to be considered complete. Please upload your documents in the Applicant Profile section by clicking on the pencil where the resume upload can be found.