Reading Specialist​/Literacy Coordinator– Leonard Kirtz School

Mahoning County Board of DD
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4801 Woodridge Drive Austintown, Ohio 44515

DUTIES (include but not limited to the following):

• Administer Ohio-approved reading diagnostic assessments and other literacy assessments as required by state law and Board policy.
• Analyze assessment data to identify student literacy needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs) in accordance with Ohio law.
• Provide individual and small-group evidence-based literacy intervention, including high-dosage tutoring when required.
• Deliver structured literacy instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, based upon individual student needs.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate literacy assessment, intervention, and progress‑monitoring records.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families regarding student literacy needs and progress.
• Travel between assigned school locations as needed to provide services.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (include but not limited to the following):

• Hold a valid Ohio teaching license appropriate for the position as issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Science of Reading, structured literacy, evidence‑based reading instruction, and Ohio literacy requirements.
• Knowledge of Ohio‑approved reading diagnostic assessments, Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs), progress monitoring, and literacy intervention practices.
• Reading Endorsement, Reading Specialist License, or demonstrated experience in literacy assessment and intervention preferred.
• Hold a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and maintain the ability to travel between assigned work locations.
• Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and applicable abuse registry clearances.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

HOURS: 35 hour week, (Normally 8:30am – 3:30pm, M‑F during school year)

This position involves working with children and/or young adults who have developmental disabilities.

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