What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist position at Bullis Charter School?
Founded in 2004, Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth. As a model of educational innovation, BCS inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the BCS program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility and a lifelong love of learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The Reading Specialist under the direct supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, plans, develops and implements a school-wide reading intervention program and provides direct support for students and teachers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct instruction in reading for small groups of identified students both in and outside the classroom
- Collaborate with and coach teachers on planning instruction based on classroom assessment data
- Observe classrooms and providing actionable feedback to teachers on practice and pedagogy
- Model effective teaching practices for teachers and provide implementation support
- Plan and lead professional development for grade level teams and whole staff
- Analyze school literacy data and propose programmatic adjustments/focus areas
- Conduct an annual review of classroom resources and identify supplemental resources based on identified need
- Participate in parent/school informational meetings when appropriate
- Maintain school records as necessary
- Continue professional growth and establish partnerships with organizations and other schools, as appropriate
- Perform related duties as requested
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of three years as a high-performing teacher of record in a primary classroom
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
Indoor/outdoor setting, onsite. Travel between multiple campus locations will be required.
PHYSICAL 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to and is required to hear and speak to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform assigned duties.
How to Apply
Please complete the following application. You will need to submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses why you want to teach at Bullis Charter School and your educational philosophy.
Qualified applicants who pass the application review will be phone screened, and finalists will be invited to interviews with our team.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
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Bullis Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or physical handicap in its employment practice.
