Intermediate Literacy Co-Teacher

Job Summary :

The person in this role must possess knowledge of scientifically based research in reading and literacy practices, early literacy development, as well as instructional expertise in the prevention and remediation of reading difficulties to :

• Serve as a leader in literacy instruction.
• Support colleagues through a co-teaching model with high-yield best practices in intermediate literacy, learning, and teaching.
• Provide specialized reading instruction for students in grades of reading intervention.
• The initial focus for this role will be targeted towards Grades 4 and 5, but will eventually expand through K-8.

Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned :

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Must possess a valid Arizona teaching certificate, the K-8 or K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement, AND a minimum of five years teaching experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :