Reading Specialist

Essential Functions

• Implements the Reading School District reading initiatives
• Conducts diagnostic assessments to determine the reading abilities of all students
• Plans and implements the remedial reading program
• Interprets student needs and progress in reading remediation for the classroom teachers and the parents
• Recommends the use of varied instructional materials, including text books, reference units, kits, trade books, audiovisual aides, and the like
• Counsels with parents concerning individual students having special reading problems or requiring special remedial help, and with parents requesting such a conference
• Interprets, as appropriate, test results and statistical data concerning reading
• Devises and maintains such records and reports as are necessary to the successful execution of the job
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee

Qualification Requirements

• Prior classroom teaching experience
• Prior experience with all areas of curriculum
• Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate; Instructional II Certificate; Reading Specialist Certificate

Other Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of procedures, practices, materials, and equipment required to provide appropriate learning activities with students
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with staff
• Works as a member of a team
• Works in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Maintains personal self-control and a sense of humor in stressful situations

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and sit
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
• The position requires the employee to work some extended hours

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times
• The employee is required to interact with the parents and staff during and after the normal workday
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including tact and patience
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well being of students

Evaluation

• The employee will be formally supervised and evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Building Principal

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.