Job Description
Job Description
EVERGREEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Teacher: Reading Specialist File 314
Reports to: Building Principal
Job Objective: Plans, implements, assesses student-learning experiences and administers appropriate tests, teaches remedial reading, and provides appropriate communications.
Minimum Qualifications: • Valid state department of education teaching license/certificate with a K-12 Reading Endorsement or major in
reading.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits effective time management and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment.
• Shows evidence of core computer competencies deemed appropriate at the time of hire.
Essential Functions: 1. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning
goals that support high levels of student achievement.
• Assists with program planning. Develops, evaluates, and revises curriculum.
• Works with students, individually or in groups, who meet one of the following criteria:
- Below his/his own reading expectancy
- In the lowest quartile of standardized testing in the district
- More than one year behind on the reading grade placement as determined by the standardized test used
in the district
• Develops a schedule in conjunction with building administration. Prepares instructional materials. Teaches
assigned students as scheduled.
• Evaluates student academic needs/learning styles. Identifies opportunities to enhance learning environments.
Varies instructional techniques to effectively engage/advance student learning.
• Uses formal/informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress. Provides effective detailed feedback to
students using formative assessments.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments and alter/enhance lesson plans.
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve reading goals.
• Resolves problems that impede student learning. Plans/implements intervention strategies that produce tangible
evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames.
• Monitors intervention efficacy and implements modifications as needed to improve outcomes.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, cultural awareness,
reflective problem-solving skills and self-reliance.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Calculates reading expectancies for each student.
• Administers appropriate reading tests for the proper placement of incoming students.
• Administers/proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
2. Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Performs all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.
• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.
• Participates in training to keep current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use available task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.
5. Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps manage/eliminate risks.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Recognizes and responds to prevent/stop aggressive behavior
or harassment. Complies with district procedures and state law when dealing with discrimination and suspected
child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.
• All other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Working Conditions: Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety
regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:
• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Evergreen Local School District.
The Evergreen Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events.
Revised: April 2020.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Current and appropriate teaching license
Reading Endorsement
Current BCI/FBI background reports
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Reading
Teaching experience
EVERGREEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Teacher: Reading Specialist File 314
Reports to: Building Principal
Job Objective: Plans, implements, assesses student-learning experiences and administers appropriate tests, teaches remedial reading, and provides appropriate communications.
Minimum Qualifications: • Valid state department of education teaching license/certificate with a K-12 Reading Endorsement or major in
reading.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits effective time management and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment.
• Shows evidence of core computer competencies deemed appropriate at the time of hire.
Essential Functions: 1. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter and pedagogy. Organizes subject content and learning
goals that support high levels of student achievement.
• Assists with program planning. Develops, evaluates, and revises curriculum.
• Works with students, individually or in groups, who meet one of the following criteria:
- Below his/his own reading expectancy
- In the lowest quartile of standardized testing in the district
- More than one year behind on the reading grade placement as determined by the standardized test used
in the district
• Develops a schedule in conjunction with building administration. Prepares instructional materials. Teaches
assigned students as scheduled.
• Evaluates student academic needs/learning styles. Identifies opportunities to enhance learning environments.
Varies instructional techniques to effectively engage/advance student learning.
• Uses formal/informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress. Provides effective detailed feedback to
students using formative assessments.
• Uses a data-driven approach to analyze assessments and alter/enhance lesson plans.
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve reading goals.
• Resolves problems that impede student learning. Plans/implements intervention strategies that produce tangible
evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames.
• Monitors intervention efficacy and implements modifications as needed to improve outcomes.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, cultural awareness,
reflective problem-solving skills and self-reliance.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Calculates reading expectancies for each student.
• Administers appropriate reading tests for the proper placement of incoming students.
• Administers/proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Ensures student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
2. Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Performs all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.
• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.
• Participates in training to keep current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use available task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.
5. Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps manage/eliminate risks.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Recognizes and responds to prevent/stop aggressive behavior
or harassment. Complies with district procedures and state law when dealing with discrimination and suspected
child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.
• All other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Working Conditions: Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety
regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:
• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Evergreen Local School District.
The Evergreen Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events.
Revised: April 2020.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Current and appropriate teaching license
Reading Endorsement
Current BCI/FBI background reports
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Reading
Teaching experience
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