Using the MTSS model, the Reading Specialist in this position will involve working directly with students who need support academically in Reading and providing interventions and support to increase student achievement.  The “Instructional Coach” role will focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding about research-based effective instruction. 

 

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the principal, the Reading Specialist would be working with targeted middle school students to raise student achievement to grade level or above. The Specialist will also plan, implement, and assess intervention services to ensure fidelity; enable teachers’ capacity to effectively implement identified core or universal instructional practices for individual students or small groups of students. Academic Interventionists will work alongside classroom teachers in planning and implementing English/ELA intervention initiatives.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid MI teaching certificate
• Comprehensive knowledge of current research in effective reading practices
• Literate in technology programs and skills - including google applications
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal may find appropriate and acceptable

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Tier 3 interventions to students, using data to guide instruction/interventions
• Progress monitoring of Tier 3 students. (All MTSS programing)
• Provide instructional support for teachers who are implementing Tier 2 interventions
• Create positive relationships with teachers, students, and administrators
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and communicate effectively with the school district and community
• Schedule groups, testing, progress monitoring.
• Monitor and document student progress through student information systems
• Work independently and cooperatively using a variety of instructional strategies
• Ability to plan and organize; excellent work habits
• Serve as a content expert to provide support on curriculum, high-quality interactions, and the science of teaching reading
• Are familiar with reading research, standards, and assessments, as well as best practices, strategies, and managing diverse learners 
• Differentiate small group instruction to meet student needs
• Support procedural building needs
• Willing to attend conferences and participate in professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision.

 

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

 

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004.  Phone Number 269-488-1050.