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Reading Specialist

Employer
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Location
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the principal, the responsibilities of the position fall into two categories. As a teacher, the reading specialist is responsible for providing direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, to enable students to develop literacy skills. As a literacy leader, the position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive literacy program at the assigned school through coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for literacy instruction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of VBCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, VBCPS policies and effective instructional practices; knowledge of the needs of students requiring remedial reading instruction; thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to guide and train teachers in effective techniques and strategies; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; ability to use diagnostic data to tailor instruction to meet the needs of the student(s); excellent organizational, communication, and human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess a Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist. Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was the primary responsibility, required. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
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Job Posting Link https://www.vbschools.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Employment/Apply%20Now/Resources/Job%20titles/ReadingSpecialistK-5.pdf

Salary Range:
From/To

Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale

Salary will be based on years of full-time creditable, verified work experience.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Offers:
  • Membership in the Virginia Retirement System
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Personal Reasons Leave & Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership Development


Start Date 2019-2020 School Yr

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.

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