Literacy Specialist - Middle School

Duties

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Support teachers in the instruction of students with varied abilities to facilitate transfer between classroom and small group instruction.

* Apply a deep understanding of reading and writing instruction and best practice in reading to classroom/small group settings.

* Implement the MTSS process with fidelity including full understanding of the expectations at the Universal/Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels and provide support to staff.

* Assist with benchmark assessments; interpret reading research and pertinent student data to explain findings to a variety of audiences, including student data meetings.

* Provide professional development and support to building or district staff in areas of literacy.

* Manage building instructional resources and provide appropriate materials to support differentiation and varying student needs.

* Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, other school staff and parents to strengthen all aspects of the instructional program.

* Support practices of growth mindset to support a positive culture and climate in the building.

* Attend literacy collaboration meetings to increase instructional capacity.

* Participate in professional development, research, reading and inquiry sessions to stay abreast of developments in best classroom practices, technology and assessment.

* Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee and in accordance with terms stipulated in the current contract.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Masters in Reading and/or ISBE State Certification (03) with 18 hours of coursework in the diagnosis and remediation of disabilities for reading endorsement; and/or National Board Certification in Literacy

2.Must have a strong knowledge base on literacy topics, but also have the skills needed to present and transfer knowledge to the staff

3.Minimum 5 years successful teaching experience preferred

4.EL Certification preferred

Salary/Benefits

In accordance with the Professional Negotiation Agreement with the Berwyn South Education Association

Additional Notes

JOB GOAL:
To provide reading interventions in small group settings, individualized student instruction, organize and assist in benchmark testing, progress monitoring of students, evaluate the effectiveness of student interventions, adjust teaching strategies according to student needs

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Assistant Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month year

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

How to Apply

Apply online via link below

School District

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/13/2025

Start Date

8/19/2025