Literacy Specialist - Harvest Preparatory Academy

Arrow Academy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A literacy specialist works with children to help them overcome their struggles in reading and reading comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree Required
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate, preferred

Nice To Haves

Retired Teachers welcomed

Responsibilities

Work one on one or in small groups for the majority of the work day to help students improve their ability to read
Use reading exercises to develop the students' ability to understand text
Expand students' listening and speaking skills through exercises, games and activities
Develop the students' ability to think and write clearly and with purpose
Determine what is working and what you can improve to help students meet their goals
Work with teachers and administrators to make recommendations on the reading curriculum
Assess students' needs, strengths and weaknesses
May be required to organize, plan and implement classroom activities and projects
Exhibit dependability and punctuality in assigned duties
Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, directors and teachers
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Compile, maintain and file all physical and digital reports, records and other documents required