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Elementary Literacy Specialist

Employer
Battle Creek Public Schools
Location
Battle Creek, MI, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

  • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching

  • Date Posted:
    9/3/2019

  • Location:
    Verona Elementary

  • Date Available:
    TBD

  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled

    District:
    Battle Creek Public Schools
  • Position: Elementary Literacy Specialist
    Location: Verona Elementary

    Responsibilities
    • Assess children throughout the schools and help identify students in need of intervention
    • Collect, analyze and utilize data to monitor student progress and to coordinate instruction and interventions
    • Differentiate instruction based on assessment data
    • Use data-driven, small group instruction to students who are below grade level in reading to master daily standard-aligned objectives.
    • Document intervention work and progress for each child
    • Assists reading intervention instructors with program fidelity and support.
    • Revise lessons for clarity, rigor and relevance, with guidance and support from instructional coaches.
    • Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the literacy needs of students, to set learning goals and targets, and to problem solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students in literacy.
    • Collaborate in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data.
    • Proactively seek and implement feedback from instructional coaches to improve practice.
    • Attend professional development to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content, especially literacy.
    • Work collaboratively with teachers to provide instructional support for literacy
    • Meet regularly with building administration to establish and maintain a shared vision for intervention, collaboration, and implementation of the district curriculum
    • Provide resources for parents to support the home-school connection
    • Communicate information about students" progress to families, staff and the district
    • Teach demonstration lessons to model methods, techniques, and procedures.
    • Assist in informing and training staff concerning current trends and best practices in literacy.
    • Position may require home visits to assist families with the development of home literacy experiences.
    • Support afterschool program curriculum planning and delivery of professional development

    Requirements
    • Michigan Teaching Certification Elementary ZG; Reading Specialist preferred.
    • Track record of leading students to significant and measurable gains in literacy.
    • Masters level education in Literacy/Reading.
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the reading curriculum, including alternative reading programs.
    • Demonstrated leadership qualities as a member of the school staff.
    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students and parents.
    • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse populations
    • Demonstrated proficiency with technology applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, and/or Power Point; Skyward, DnA preferred).
    • Demonstrated application of: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency.

    Organizational Relationship: Responsible to the Building Principal
    Compensation: BCEA Teacher Salary Schedule

    SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $71.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

    The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.

    Company

    At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise! As one of the best-paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan, we know that our teachers are the heart and soul of the district, so everything we do for our students begins with teachers. Join the Bearcat family and "Believe in the Change"!

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    269-965-9500
    Location
    3 W. Van Buren Street
    Battle Creek
    MI
    49017
    United States

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