Learning Strategist

Learning Strategist – Read by Grade 3

The role and responsibilities of the Nevada Kids Read Learning Strategist as identified in SB 391 and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), Chapter 388, Sections 3-5 – September 2016:

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Essential Functions:

• Professional Development:
• Completion of Required Professional Development in the following areas:
• Components of the Nevada State Literacy Plan (2015) [emphasis on the Elementary Section]
• National Standards for coaching concerning literacy
• Methods for effectively delivering and receiving constructive feedback
• Effective implementation of the Nevada Academic Content Standards in the English Language Arts for K-3
• Requirements of the Nevada State Educator Performance Framework
• Evidence-based best practices for instruction and intervention concerning literacy
• Methods for screening and intervention concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities
• Effective implementation of the required Nevada Kids Read reading assessments:
  Brigance Screener III (K) & MAP K-3 reading assessments
• Assist the board of trustees of Mineral County School District in preparing a plan to improve the literacy of pupils enrolled in k-3
• Facilitation and/or Delivery of Required Professional Development for K-4 Classroom Educators
• Components of the Nevada State Literacy Plan [emphasis on the Elementary Section]
• How to effectively deliver and receive constructive feedback
• Methods for maintaining collaborative and reflective communication
• Effective implementation of the Nevada Academic Content Standards in the English Language Arts for grades K-3
• Using student data to improve instruction concerning literacy
• Evidence-based best practices for instruction and intervention concerning literacy
• Methods for screening for and intervention concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities
• Effective implementation of the Nevada Kids Read Assessments
• Additional Duties:
• Oversee the assessment of all kindergarten students at your site within the first 30 days of the school year using the Brigance Screener III and MAP (optional) assessments
• Oversee the assessment of all students in Reading for grades 1-3 using the MAP assessments
• Monitor the development of progress monitoring plans for every student identified as "deficient" in reading
• Systematically monitor the progress of students identified as "deficient" in reading
• Oversee the assessment of all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks
• Ensure that parents and/or legal guardians are notified within 30 days of the determination that a K-3 student is struggling in the subject area of reading
• Ensure that parents and/or legal guardians approve of progress monitoring plans for struggling students
• Provide instruction and support for the parents and guardians of pupils who have been identified as struggling in the subject area of reading
• Provides leadership and support to the board of trustees of Mineral County School District in preparing a plan to improve the literacy of pupils enrolled in K-3
• Facilitate and/or deliver the professional learning topics required for RBG3 K-4 classroom teachers
• Participate in all required professional development areas that have been identified in the Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 388

Qualifications for Employment:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Nevada State Literacy Plan
• National standards for coaching concerning literacy
• Nevada State Educator Performance Framework
• Intervention methods concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities

Skill to:

• Delivering and receiving constructive feedback
• Maintain collaborative and reflective communication

Ability to:

• Develop a system to monitor student progress
• Assess all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks

Required Certifications and Licenses:

Required:

Elementary Certified Teaching License

Preferred:
Training/Experience in Early Literacy Teaching Techniques

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…