Literacy Learning Specialist

Job Title

Vacancy for the  School Year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Permanent Teacher's Certificate.
• New Jersey Special Education Teaching Certificate and/or Reading Specialists Certificate, Teacher of Reading, or Teacher of Supplemental Reading and Math Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Preferred:
  Master of Education
• Knowledge of New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Possession of a driver's license, valid in New Jersey, only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Experience working with high-needs students with proven results
• Two letters of recommendation, which should include one (1) from a current principal or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Works directly with students to reach mastery with district-assigned resources and support.
• Works within district data cycles to maintain flexible grouping for Tier III students with a specific learning disability as outlined in the students IEP.
• Provides coaching and support to teachers around literacy instructional practices using the district's coaching protocols.
• Provides school-based professional development or leads a PLC in collaboration with the Lead Educator as directed.
• Supports academic conversations at I&RST meetings
• Communicates/collaborates with parents and classroom teachers regarding accurate and current student-level data.
• Supports students with academic challenges in a Special Education education setting.
• Designs and implements academic interventions using research-based methodology in Reading and/or Math.
• Demonstrates high levels of professional conduct and exemplary teaching of individuals and small group instruction that result in high levels of student learning.
• Provides data-driven instruction for Math/LAL for all K-8 students during the school day. (This could be done through small group instruction, both in and out of the classroom, with flexible grouping.)
• Analyzes student achievement data to determine target interventions and the development of materials.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Develops and/or coordinates the development of exemplary unit plan materials including high-quality sequences for each unit, teaching tools for each standard, and additional teaching materials for teacher use and student practice.
• Communicates with school personnel and parents/guardians of students regarding reading and/or math levels.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment, as assigned by appropriate staff.

Terms of Employment:

WEA Staff, 10 Months

Salary Range: $61,602.00 through $

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Prescription, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional disability insurance (Aflac, Prudential, Hartford)
• Pre-Tax deduction options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical/Rx waiver options
• NJ Pension System Enrollment
• Voluntary 304(b) Plan
• Accumulating Sick Days, Personal Days, and/or Vacation Days

Application Procedure:
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