Literacy Specialist District Wide

Pleasanton Independent School District - Pleasanton, TX

Full-time

Pleasanton, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide coaching and support to campus curriculum instructional specialists and classroom teachers to ensure the continuous development of instructional reading skills among assigned teachers. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers to establish measurable objectives related to professional development and student learning, as well as observing classroom instruction and providing feedback to facilitate improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable objectives related to both the teacher's individual professional development and student learning.
• Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in the classroom.
• Evaluate teacher effectiveness in accordance with established district programs.
• Plan and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
• Develop curricular or behavioral support materials as needed.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in the area assigned.
• Identify and analyze reading problems.
• Compile pre-program, mid-program, and post-program data for project evaluation.
• Support classroom teachers in providing a balanced reading program.
• Assist in reading curriculum revision and development.
• Assist teachers in providing appropriate intensive intervention instruction for struggling students, including those who are limited English proficient.
• Use appropriate material, technology, and other resources to help meet the learning needs of all students.
• Facilitate collaboration among teachers and grade and/or content area levels at school.
• Collaborate with peers and other professionals to enhance student learning.
• Participate in campus PLC's as needed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
• Reading Certification preferred.
• Reading Academy Completion.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation.
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Three years teaching experience in subject area assigned.
• Experience in presenting education training programs with a demonstrated knowledge and practice of language arts or reading preferred.