Teacher, Reading (Part-Time) (One Year Only)

Loudoun County Public Schools•Sterling, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reading Teacher role is to provide expert attention to the needs of students in the area of reading and support teachers in the implementation of effective reading instruction. This is a part-time, one-year-only position.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved graduate-level reading specialist preparation program.
Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s).
Hold or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a reading specialist
Knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of reading

Responsibilities

To assess the reading strengths and needs of students, provide that information to parents and educational staff, and use the results to plan and implement an effective reading program for the students
To coordinate the administration of literacy assessments, examine the use of data from the assessments, and monitor student progress
To provide reading intervention to students who are struggling with reading
To support, supplement, and extend classroom teaching to implement a quality-reading program that meets the needs of students and work with teachers, support staff, and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum
To lead professional development in literacy, provide information on literacy methodology, model strategies or techniques, conduct demonstration or collaborative lessons, and coach or mentor teachers
Complete reading and writing training provided by the school division and other trainings as requested
Complete school-level reading and writing training provided by the division and other trainings as requested
To maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Virginia Standards of Learning curriculum standards in reading
To perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor for reading

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