Reading Specialist

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

• Endorsement in the State of Virginia as a reading specialist (master's degree in Reading required)
• Minimum of at least three years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility
• Leadership skills necessary to assist teachers, parents and administrators as a
• Familiarity with reading and writing
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of

• Provide professional development, coaching, and planning focusing on tier 1 reading and writing instruction
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Designs and delivers instruction for students, small groups, and/or classes assigned to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of administrator (s)
• Diagnosis individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, technology, and resources to promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills
• Evaluates students’ progress; provides students with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records and prepares progress information for reports
• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations and documents student learning gains using a variety of appropriate assessment instruments
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Selects, evaluates, and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement and self‑motivation of students and improvement of student learning
• Implements discipline practices that foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
• Manages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time, in order to motivate students to achieve maximum potential
• Works collaboratively with other teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population
• Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of personal professional development
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
• Communicates with special education and classroom teachers, students, student counselors, and parents through conferences and other means
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship as required
• Provides support for the special education and classroom teachers in relation to the Standards of Learning, remediation, acceleration, and the district curriculum
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions