Title:

Reading Specialist, K-2

Qualifications:

1.

Bachelor’s Degree

2.

Valid and appropriate California Teaching Credential, in compliance with the provisions of Title 5, Administrative Code 80002-8012 and California Education Code 44000-44665

3.

Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience

4.

Must have been in classroom at least one (1) year in the last five (5) years.

5.

Positive teacher evaluations in previous two years

6.

Possess the following personal qualities:

a.  ability to meet district standards for physical and mental health

b.  evidence of good moral character

c.  satisfactory recommendations from training supervisors or other professionals

     who have observed the candidate’s personal characteristics, scholastic

     achievement and job-related performance

d.  strong organizational and interpersonal skills

e.  effective oral and written communication skills

f.  ability to work collaboratively with peers and administrators

g.  ability to develop and deliver effective lessons

h.  ability to demonstrate commitment to personal professional growth and learning

7.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the District may find appropriate and acceptable. 

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services or designee

Job Goal:

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services or designee, the Reading Specialist is responsible for working with small groups of children identified as at-risk in reading.  The reading specialist is responsible for providing direct instruction individually or in small groups to ensure student learning and academic success.

Performance Responsibilities:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

1.

Assists teachers with assessment of students in grades K-2 to identify students at risk in reading.

2.

Designs and implements reading interventions using research-based methodology (such as LLI, SIPPS, etc.).

3.

Works with students in small groups to deliver direct instruction; documents interventions and monitors progress on identified student(s) served.

4.

Communicates with school personnel regarding student regarding reading levels and rate of progress when necessary.

5.

Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding or the learning styles and needs of identified students.

6.

Participates in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

7.

Serves as a resource to classroom teachers to ensure that the specialized needs of students are met.

8.

Develops and implements daily lesson plans and small group activities, consistent with Common Core standards using assessment data.

9.

Works collaboratively with principal to create a schedule that meets student needs in K-2.

10.

Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Terms:

Salary, benefits and work year as provided by contract between the Board of Trustees and the Oxnard Educators Association.

Evaluation:

The evaluation and assessment of performance of certificated personnel in this position will be conducted by an administrator, in accordance with the provisions of Education Code 44660-44665.