Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years teaching experience.
2. Master's Degree in reading or equivalency including clinical experience.
3. Valid New Jersey certification as Reading Specialist.

REPORTS TO:           Principal
 
JOB GOAL:  To serve as a teacher, counsel and interpreter of the reading program. Through cooperative efforts, seek to develop a sound program of reading that will foster growth in moral, ethical and social values; stimulate the ability to think independently as well as critically; promote reading experience that will be rich, varied and meaningful.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To explain and interpret the reading guide of all teachers involved in the program.
2. To assist in development of materials related to objectives listed in the curriculum guide.
3. To work cooperatively with the teachers and building principal.
4. In-servicing new teachers on administering the reading program in accordance with building practices.
5. Evaluate all new students for placement on a reading level, confer with parents and teachers.
6. Assist teachers with the interpretation of test data.
7. Demonstrate various reading skills and methods for the purpose of facilitating learning.
8. Inform the building principal of program needs, suggest materials to be ordered to meet the stated needs. Purchase materials when directed by the building principal.
9. Keep building principal apprised of program and pupil progress.
10. Teach assigned classes/groups including Basic Skills and remedial students as needed.
11. Evaluate test data and if warranted recommend changes to the reading program.
12. Perform any other duties assigned by the building principal.

 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state and board regulations/policies by the building principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten month year. 

Salary: The salary for this position shall be set in accordance with the negotiated salary guidelines in the VTEA agreement, https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/our-district-09/employment-opportunities/emplyment-contracts

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits. Sick, personal, and bereavement days are provided. Certain professional development and/or training may be eligible for reimbursement. Position is eligible for membership in TPAF.

 

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