Out of District Reading Specialist (part time)

POSITION:Out of District Reading Specialist (part time)LOCATION: Saint PhilomenasGENERAL DUTIES: To instruct students in readingREPORTS TO: Principal and/or designee. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Reading Teacher/Specialist or Reading Specialist/Consultant (K-12);2. Experience in the teaching of reading and language arts;3.
Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process;4. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, and the interview process.5.Bilingual preferred.RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Teaches reading, utilizing the school department's curricula and other appropriate learning activities;2.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student;3.Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction;4.Evaluates students academic growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and maintains Personal Literacy Plans;5.Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program;6.Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities;7.Administers reading assessment in accordance with district testing program.8.Participates in curriculum development programs as required;9.Performs such other duties as assigned by the principal.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly Employee: $ 70/ per hour of instructional time during the school day. Schedule determined by building admin. No benefits included.St.
Philomena's: Approximately 3-4 hours per weekApplications: Applications accepted through School Spring. Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality EducationAFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.