Hybrid Middle School Reading Specialist bei PENNSYLVANIA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

Description

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

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Job Purpose:

The Middle School Reading Specialist will work specifically with Middle School students who require strategic and intensive support in reading. The Middle School Reading Specialist will develop a student-centered menu of group and individual strategies to close the achievement gap and strengthen student proficiency. The overarching goal of the Middle School Reading Specialist is to ensure that all Middle School students master grade level standards and benchmarks, as well as making adequate yearly progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Middle School staff to analyze student assessment data (standardized and local assessments) to identify students who are struggling or underperforming in the area of reading.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce and remediate core standards and benchmarks.
• Deliver specific, differentiated interventions designed to improve student achievement outcomes.
• Prepare differentiated lesson plans based on student grouping/tiering or gaps in achievement.
• Use technology and one-on-one interaction to reinforce reading skills.
• Analyze Reading data for performance trends and to identify areas of instruction in need of strengthening.
• Participate in professional development for all staff.
• Participate in annual statewide testing 1-2 times per year (may require overnight travel).

Qualifications

Education, Certification (if applicable), Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s in Education, required
• Master’s degree in Literacy, preferred
• PA Instructional I or II Educational Certification  in related area
• Previous experience working with struggling readers (i.e.- summer school at Middle School level)
• Exceptional knowledge of Middle School students learning styles
• Exceptional knowledge of differentiated instruction
• Exceptional knowledge of data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Exceptional knowledge of data-driven instruction best practices
• Exceptional knowledge of research-based intervention strategies
• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative, intuitive as well as analytical thinker

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing ability
• Mental: Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.
• Environmental: Online, office, blended school environment
• Travel -  As needed to support standardized testing and additionally as needed for positional or organizational needs.
• Hybrid Work Eligibility - Yes - as determined by departmental parameters

All PA Leadership Charter School  applicants and employees will need to provide Pennsylvania Clearances: Act 34, 114, and 151 upon employment, as well as every five years from the date the previous clearance was obtained.    

To Apply:

Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.