Reading Specialist - Supplemental - John M. Gandy Elementary School

Salary: $50,300.00 - $86,583.00 Annually
Location : Ashland, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02757
Department:John M. Gandy Elementary School
Opening Date: 08/09/2023
Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with the school's other Reading Specialists to provide leadership to administrators and staff regarding the school-wide literacy program; coordinate assessments to chart the needs and progress of individuals and populations; and assist with the diagnosis of reading and literacy problems and development of prescriptive remediation; assist teachers and parents in understanding the balanced literacy curriculum as well as the nature of students' reading abilities and plan of remediation; coordinate an effective reading program with elementary teachers; develop individual educational programs based on diagnostic data for reading resource students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Work collaboratively with the school's other Reading Specialists to provide leadership and service in the diagnosis of reading and literacy problems and development of prescriptive remediation;
• Maintain inventory of specialized materials for testing and remediation;
• Prepares daily instruction and activities using the division's curriculum to assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisors;
• Assist teachers and parents in understanding the nature of students' reading abilities and plan of remediation;
• Coordinate an effective reading program with elementary teachers and administrators;
• Maintain students' records for specific reading skills and achievement;
• Develop individual educational programs based on diagnostic data for reading resource students;
• Provide adequate reading materials for reading resource students;
• Coordinate in-service education for classroom teachers and parents;
• Provide student reports of reading resource progress to classroom teachers and parents;
• Provide diagnostic, placement and consultation services to all classroom teachers regarding resource and non-resource students;
• Obtain and maintain Reading Recovery certification in order to provide Reading Recovery services to identified 1st grade students;
• Attends and participates in district level in-service training programs, faculty and department meetings;
• Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others;
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;
• Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications: KSA's, Education
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required: Must have demonstrated the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students with learning difficulties, teachers, and parents. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Proven ability in working collaboratively with teachers and school administrators.
Preferred: Demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher and/or Reading Specialist at the elementary level. Expertise in working with teachers to improve their literacy practices
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Licensure Required: Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Reading Specialist
Education Required: Master's degree.
Experience Required: At least three years of recent, successful experience as a classroom teacher as a Reading Specialist or where reading was emphasized.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Terms of Employment
LOCATION: Schools - As assigned
WORK SCHEDULE: 10M - 217 Days - 7.25 Hrs.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
SALARY SCALE: Teacher Salary Scale
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Physical requirements and Disclaimer
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Work is regularly performed in a classroom setting. May require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 lbs., grasping, and repetitive motion. Frequent walking, standing, sitting required.
Updated 2/16 from Title I Reading Specialist; Rev. 7/07; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week

• Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.
• Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
• Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.

Time Off Benefits *

• Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
• Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
• Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
• Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.

*Sick leave benefits are subject to change
Savings & Retirement

• VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
• VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
• Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.
• Premium Conversion/Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.

Income Protection & Security

• Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.
• Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-365-4688 for more information.
• Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
• Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
• Voluntary BenefitsEligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Life Insurance with Long Term Care
  • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Membership in Virginia Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• New Teacher Mentoring Program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
• VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
• Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
• Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.

The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.
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Hanover County Public Schools
AddressHanover County Public Schools
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, Virginia, 23005Phone
804-365-4500
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