Long Term Substitute Literacy Specialist-Middle

Department : Teaching and Learning

FLSA Status (Exempt / Non-exempt) : Exempt; Unit A

Reports to : Principal / Middle School Literacy Coordinator

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SUMMARY :

The literacy specialist is responsible for helping every child in the school develop strong reading writing speaking and listening skills. He or she provides and leads literacy instruction and assessment through a combination of coaching intervention and coordination of assessment and Tier I and Tier II support services.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

• K-12 Reading Specialist License and valid Massachusetts teaching license
• Masters Degree in Education with concentration or additional coursework in Literacy / Reading
• Three or more years of recent experience teaching at the upper elementary or middle school level
• Current knowledge of research and effective practices in the areas of literacy development literacy instruction assessment and professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible responsive work style

Desired Qualifications :

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To) :

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1