ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: June 27, 2023                       INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

 

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

 

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certificated

 

JOB TITLE: Reading Specialist

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2023-2024 School Year

Rate of Pay:   Teacher Salary Schedule

                                                                           

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORK LOCATION: Coppr Rim Elementary School

 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include the analysis and assessment of students, groups and /or classes. The reading specalist will support classroom teachers and the principal to utilize best practices and authoritative research in diagnosing reading problems and in evaluating reading progress of individual students, small groups or classroom groups. This position will organize reading instruction, selecting appropriate materials and modeling effective teaching techniques and strategies in the teaching of reading. Assisting school staff in preparation for and administration of standardized tests in reading, and in conjunction with appropriate administrative staff, planning and coordinating school-wide in-service training programs in reading instruction. Implement the reading curriculum and standards which include basic skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing. Reading Specialist will also work with at risk students as needed in a modified pull out program. Consult with Title I Core committee for improvements and suggestions for implementation and using state standards in developing and planning educational activities and lessons. Oversee training of paraprofessional and other duties as directed by the principal.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Requires a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate (twenty-one semester hours in content area and/or endorsement as applicable) and a Reading Specialist Endorsement
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1. Current application and resume´ (Internal applicants should submit transfer request) Internal applicants will be considered in accordance with District Policy GCK
2. Copy of official transcripts or placement file
3. Copy of valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
4. Three (3) current letters of recommendation (if not included in placement file)

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Globe Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities.  The Superintendent has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies.