Student Reading Specialist

Description

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a Student Reading Specialist for the  school year. The Student Reading Specialist fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the faculty and administration to provide academic reading support for targeted students that have been identified by the Student Success Team. The Student Reading Specialist reports to the principal and has decision-making responsibilities within the framework of school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum in consultation with the principal.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed at Holy Family help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Education:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited university;
• Licensed reading therapist (C.A.L.T., W.D.T., etc.) or licensed reading practitioner (C.A.L.P., W.D.P,, etc.) preferred

Experience:

• At least three years teaching experience preferred

Certifications and Training:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCED.
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours per year.

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in using job-appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format
• Ability to work well with others in the school community
• Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner
• Ability to respond to individual learning needs

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin. Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.