TEACHER-READING COACH/RESOURCE MIDDLE

POSITION GOAL

Meet the educational needs of Broward County students by assisting elementary or secondary level teachers and students in the implementation of the Elementary or Secondary Reading Programs.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Reading Resource Teacher/Reading Coach shall: contribute the expertise needed to prepare the school's reading program. Work with the school's curriculum person in planning and implementing the basic skills remediation program as determined by the Florida State Assessment Accountability Act of 1976.Provide individual diagnostic testing to enable better prescriptive approaches for classroom instruction. Assist the school staff in organizing and managing reading skills as an integral part of all subject areas. Provide in-service training for school staff by modeling and coaching in the area of reading and on effective reading strategies for content area instruction. Participate in a team-teaching effort with classroom teachers. Interpret the reading program for both parents and the community. Ensure student and teacher needs are being met by analyzing data regarding student reading and teacher training and recommend steps to address those needs. Ensure that site initiatives align with District and State initiatives by meeting regularly with District and site personnel and communicating initiatives to all stakeholders for continuous training and feedback. Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of the School Board of Broward County. Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual’s skill and proficiency related to the assignments. Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility. Ensure adherence to good safety procedures. Follow Federal and State laws, as well as School Board policies. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

PREFERRED:

 Master's degree in Reading or Reading Certification preferred. Bilingual skills preferred.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS –

frequency, contact, purpose, and desired end result:  Works with students, parents, school staff, guidance counselors, and District Core Curriculum administrators to ensure that site reading initiatives align with District and State initiatives for student achievement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

Please Note:

All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.

All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.

Please Note:

All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.

All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.