Job Description

POSITION TITLE:
Reading Specialist (Maternity)

COMPETITION #:
2324-31950-02

COMPETITION END DATE:
October 24, 2023 12:00 PM

LOCATION(S):
Sprucewood Academy \xc2\xb7 26 Price's Ave. \xc2\xb7 Grand Falls-Windsor \xc2\xb7 A2B 1C9


EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary


TRAINING METHOD:
PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY


JOB TEXT:
Full time term position for Reading Specialist from October 30, 2023 to June 21, 2024 or until incumbent on leave returns.This is a school-based position working collaboratively with district and school personnel to support responsive teaching and learning in literacy with a focus on reading. The reading specialist is a reflective, self-directed, lifelong learner, who will mentor teachers to improve efficacy in the teaching of reading.As a literacy leader and advocate for all students the reading specialist will promote the District goals for student success in a safe and caring environment where engagement, equity and excellence are fostered. The Reading Specialist has a students first philosophy in their practice and believes that collaborative trusting relationships is key for professional learning.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Current knowledge of research and evidence-based practices in reading instruction

• Self-directed learner who engages in sustained professional learning

• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and assessing reading, emphasizing the importance of a balanced literacy approach

• Experience in collecting and analyzing evidence of student learning

• Models, promotes, and uses responsive teaching to meet the needs of students who are experiencing difficulties and those who are very capable

• Experience in creating and co-creating professional learning opportunities for school and district educators

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated understanding of professional learning models for educators

• Leverages technology to promote equity in professional collaborative learning networks

• Strong leadership skills enabling advocacy in literacy learning by establishing trusting relationships with students, teachers and families

• Willingness to work in more than one school, if assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years successful teaching experience in K-6.

• Primary/Elementary undergraduate degree.

• Masters of Education (Reading/Literacy, Teaching and Learning) would be an asset. (equivalencies will be considered)

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs only with 24 hour expiration - applicants must monitor their email accounts.