ST. LOUIS SCHOOL - Reading or Literacy Specialist
Company: Office of Catholic Schools
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description:
St. Louis Catholic School, located in Alexandria, VA, is a PreK-8th
grade school. St. Louis is seeking a certified reading specialist
or educator with advanced literacy/reading training to join our
Resource and Learning Team in support of students and teachers. The
Reading specialist will provide leadership, coordination,
collaboration, and innovation in reading curriculum and
instruction, so that each student may drive maximum benefit from
the K-8 reading curriculum.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or higher degree with major reading/Literacy.
A valid reading specialist certificate.
A minimum of three years teaching experience.
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing education/continuing
professional development.
Job Responsibilities:
Observes struggling readers in the classroom, upon teachers
request.
Assists classroom teachers in the diagnosis of students and
collaborates in planning the instructional strategies.
Assists in the selection of appropriate materials utilized by the
classroom teacher for corrective measures.
Provides demonstrations of new methods and materials (i.e. team
teaching)
Assists teachers with interpretation of standardized assessment
results for K-5 students.
Develops and implements a remediation plan for students who have
test results identified as below grade level or at risk.
Utilizes the Reading Recovery method of intervention and
instruction for primary students, particularly in primary
grades.
Is responsible for maintaining the literature collection.
Plans and conducts periodic evaluations to assess the need for
changes in the reading program.
Plans and develops special reading projects as approved or
provided.
Serves as a resource to administration and the Director of Learning
and resource in areas of reading instruction and curriculum.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the
K-8 reading program.
Ensures that reading is a component of the K-8 Language Arts.
Strong knowledge of Orton-Gillingham programs
Keywords: Office of Catholic Schools, Alexandria , ST. LOUIS SCHOOL - Reading or Literacy Specialist, Other , Alexandria, Virginia
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