Teacher - Reading Specialist - Evergreen Elementary

Company: Chesterfield County Public Schools
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

General Description

Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills which will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnoses and identifies students with deficiencies in language arts.
• Plans and delivers instruction to students identified as having deficiencies in these areas.
• Uses the curriculum of the district, including those resources approved for remediation purposes, to plan daily instructional activities.
• Closely monitors progress of the students.
• Collaborates with the administration and staff in planning for the instructional needs of all students.
• Participates in ordering and disseminating language arts materials.
• Oversees all language arts assessments and documentation procedures as prescribed by the Virginia Department of Education and Chesterfield County Public Schools.
• Models instructional strategies and best practices for teachers.
• Coordinates tutorial services.
• Plans and implements motivational programs to promote reading.
• Coordinates informational programs on reading and writing for parents.
• Attends monthly Reading Specialist/Lead Teacher meetings and disseminates information and instructional strategies to the staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
  Qualifications
  Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning. Eligibility for Virginia teaching license with a Reading Specialist endorsement.
  Requirements
  
  Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with a Reading Specialist endorsement.
  
  Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test
    
    Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees 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, 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 and does not imply an employment contract.
    
    Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
    
    To learn more details, visit our benefits page
    
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    Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
    • Yes
    • No
      
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      Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
      • Yes
      • No
        
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        Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
        • Yes
        • No
          
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          Agency Chesterfield County Public Schools
          
          Address P.O. Box 10
          
          Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
          
          Phone +1 (804) 748-1984
          
          Website http://mychesterfieldschools.com

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