Alabama Reading Initiative; ARI Specialists; Grades K-3

ari reading specialist

job description: ari reading specialist

qualifications:

• the required alabama professional educator certificate.
• a bachelor's degree and advanced coursework or professional development in the science of reading, such as multisensory language instruction or comparable alternative training approved by the state board of education.
• a minimum of two years of experience as a successful elementary or literacy teacher.
• a knowledge of scientifically based reading research, special expertise in quality reading instruction and intervention, dyslexia specific interventions, and data analysis.
• a strong knowledge base in the science of learning to read and the science of early childhood education.
• excellent communication skills with outstanding presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills

essential duties:

• collaborating with the principal to create a strategic plan for coaching.
• facilitating school wide professional development and study groups.
• modeling effective reading instructional strategies for teachers.
• coaching and mentoring teachers daily.
• facilitating data analysis discussions and supporting teachers by using data to differentiate instruction according to the needs of students.
• fostering multiple areas of teacher professional learning, including exceptional student education and content area knowledge.
• prioritizing time for those teachers, activities, and roles that will have the greatest impact on student reading achievement, such as coaching and mentoring in classrooms.
• monitoring the reading progress of all students a minimum of three times per year and making recommendations for adjustment of instruction according to student-specific needs.
• an alabama reading initiative local reading specialist may not perform administrative functions such as serving as an evaluator, substitute teacher, assessment coordinator, or school administrator.

how to apply: all applicants should complete the state of alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..careersalk
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(the funding for and duration of this position are finite, pursuant to the students first act of 2011, section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

special note: the person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

special note: for employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.