General Job Description: Under the direction of the principal, the responsibilities of the position fall into two categories. As a teacher, the reading specialist is responsible for providing direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, to enable students to develop literacy skills. As a literacy leader, the position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive literacy program at the assigned school through coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for literacy instruction.

Qualifications: Current Oklahoma Teaching License with Reading Specialist Endorsement

Master’s degree in related field from an accredited university.

Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was the primary responsibility, preferred.

Knowledge of internet software, student information systems, curriculum software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional readers.

2. Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.

3. Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports school division initiatives.

4. Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provide follow-up support.

5. Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs.

6. Provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of assessment tools.

7. Select instructional materials to meet student needs.

8. Participate in collaborative instructional planning.

9. Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs.

10. Conduct classroom visitations and provides feedback to teachers and administrators on the school’s literacy program.

11. Maintain an organized system and accessible location for the storage and circulation of reading and writing materials.

12. Maintain a comprehensive inventory of instructional materials and resources.

13. Assist with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions involving the language arts program.

14. Participate in parent conferences and provide instructional suggestions.

15. Remain grounded in content standards and objectives in order to facilitate integrated and concept based instruction.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of finger and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead above the shoulder and horizontally; lift move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking: Adequate to exchange information.