Literacy Learning Specialists

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Reading Resource

Date Posted:
8/31/2023

Location:
Hawthorne Elementary School

Closing Date:
Open until filled Vacancy for the School Year

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

2. New Jersey Department of Education Permanent Teacher's Certificate.

3. New Jersey Special Education Teaching Certificate and/or Reading Specialists Certificate, Teacher of Reading, or Teacher of Supplemental Reading and Math Certificate

4. Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.

5. Preferred: Masters of Education

6. Knowledge of New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.

7. Possession of a driver's license, valid in New Jersey, only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

8. Experience working with high needs students with proven results

9. Two letters of recommendation, which should include one (1) from a current principal or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

1. Works directly with students to reach mastery with district assigned resources and support.

2. Works within district data cycles to maintain flexible grouping for Tier III students with a specific learning disability as outlined in the students IEP.

3. Provides coaching and support to teachers around literacy instructional practices using the district's coaching protocols.

4. Provides school based professional development or leads PLC in collaboration with the Lead Educator as directed.

5. Supports academic conversations at I&RST meetings

6. Communicates/collaborates with parents and classroom teachers regarding accurate and current student level data.

7. Supports students with academic challenges in a Special Education education setting.

8. Designs and implements academic interventions using research-based methodology in Reading and/or Math.

9. Demonstrates high levels of professional conduct and exemplary teaching of individuals and small group instruction that result in high levels of student learning.

10. Provides data-drive instruction for Math/LAL for all K-8 students during the school day. (This could be done through small group instruction, both in and out of the classroom with flexible grouping.)

11. Analyze student achievement data to determine target interventions and the development of materials.

12. Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.

13. Develops and/or coordinates the development of exemplary unit plan materials including high quality sequences for each unit, teaching tools for each standard, and additional teaching materials for teacher use and student practice.

14. Communicates with school personnel and parents/guardians of students regarding reading and/or math levels.

15. Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment, as assigned by appropriate staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WEA Staff, 10 Months

Application Procedure:
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