K-5 Building Learning Specialist

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.

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, Accuracy, Analytical Skills, Applied Learning, Communication, Oral, Communication, Written, Creative, Decision Making, Detail Oriented, Diversity Oriented, Enthusiastic, Ethical, Friendly, Goal Oriented, Honesty / Integrity, Initiative, Loyal, Organized, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Regular attendance, Reliability, Responsible, Self-Motivated, Strategic Planning, Team Builder, Time Management.

Skills & Abilities:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study:
  Education
• Master's Degree Preferred, Field of Study:
  Education
• Experience:
  
  Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
• Certifications & Licenses:
  Current Arkansas teaching license required.
• Other Requirements:
  1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
  2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

Work Environment:
Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Noise levels are mostly low to moderate.