K-5 Building Learning Specialist (26-27 School year

Bryant School District K-5 Building Learning Specialist

Department:
Elementary School Job Status:
Full Time FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Building Administrator Grade/Level: Certified Amount of

Travel Required:

Varies Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised:
None

Work Schedule:

190-day contract.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide instructional support to teachers and students through coaching, interventions, and specialized therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recommend and place orders for the purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.

• Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.

• Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals, or assist in their preparation.

• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in specialty area and professional development.

• Provide professional development training to teachers.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the school's program and levels of teacher skill delivering that program.

• Establish goals for the instructional support program appropriate to the setting and teachers served.

• Provide dyslexia therapy services to students.

• Provide input regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's Response to Intervention (RTI) plan.

• Provide small group Response to Intervention (RTI) instruction to students.

• Model student intervention strategies for teachers.

• Provide training in intervention strategies for teachers.

• Help teachers analyze Response to Intervention (RTI) data and identify student interventions.

• Assist teachers with student-centered coaching cycles.

• Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district.

• Administer assessments to students as needed.

• Create an environment of trust and respect.

• Establish a culture for ongoing instructional improvement.

• Establish clear procedures for teachers to gain access to instructional support.

• Establish and maintain norms of behavior for professional interactions.

• Collaborate with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons.

• Engage teachers in learning new instructional skills.

• Share expertise with staff.

• Locate resources for teachers to support instructional improvement.

• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.

• Reflect on practice and participate in professional development to enhance professional learning.

• Prepare and submit reports.

• Participate in a professional community.

• Show professionalism, including integrity and confidentiality.

• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.

• Adhere to all policies of the District.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Building Administrator or Assistant Superintendent - Elementary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain…