Part-Time Literacy Specialist

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Position Title Part-Time Literacy Specialist Position Number 999978 Position Category Administration School/Division School of Education Department Reading/Writing Learning Clinic Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

Reporting to the Director of the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic, the Part-Time Literacy Specialist works with elementary (grades 1st-6th) and/or secondary students (middle school and high school) attending the literacy programs at the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic. The Literacy Specialist provides small group and/or individual instruction focusing on the development of proficient reading and writing strategies within a workshop approach to instruction. For the summer literacy program, applicants must be available to work part-time Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Plans curriculum for each instructional session informed by an understanding of literacy from a socio-cultural and socio-psycho linguistic perspective. Instruction is organized based on students' literacy strengths and needs and provides opportunities for students to make use of 21st century literacies.

* Conducts initial and final assessments.

* Communicates with parents during parent teacher conferences.

* Keeps detailed records of students' files.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Master's degree in Literacy Studies, Literacy, Reading or another related field with certification as NYS Literacy Specialist grades birth-6 and/or grades 5-12 required.

* Minimum 1-3 years of related experience.

* Candidates with other related certifications with relevant experience may be considered.

* Experience with formal and informal reading and writing assessments.

* Demonstrated ability to teach reading and writing, and experience with developing a reading and writing workshop.

* Commitment to working with a diverse population.

* Collaborative, organized, and detail oriented.

* Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

* One or more years' experience working with students with reading and writing difficulties is preferred.

* Demonstrated experience with miscue analysis.

Special Instructions Deadline Open Until Filled Date Posted 04/26/2024 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $35.00 per hour

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.