Literacy Specialist
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in core subject area
POSITION SUMMARY
The Literacy Specialist (Instructor) position is a full time, non-supervisory position providing guidance to students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Instructor's primary concern is the academic development of each student to master the skills as presented in the curriculum which will enable the student to be prepared for the state required testing. The Instructor reports to the Director.
POINTS OF INTEREST
-Four day work week: Focus is open Monday through Thursday;
-Stable, successful school environment with over 12 years of successful academic offerings
-Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration
-Administrative school staff members are former teachers.
-Full-time with excellent retirement benefits (STRS), health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee students working in the curriculum, adjusting for modifications needed or required for differences in student learning styles
• Guide students through their instructional subjects according to guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Education and administrative regulations
• Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
• Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met
• Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction and technology to ensure delivery of the instructional process
• Create a rich learning environment for all students to learn and employ effective behavioral management process to maintain an effective laboratory experience
• Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
• Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned
• Assist in any educational activities approved by the Director
• Control and guide student behavior in agreement with the student handbook
• Prepare labs to enhance learning and aid in the physical, social and emotional development of the students
• Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences
• Present information accurately through clear communication skills
• Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required
• Team member and able to communicate and collaborate with all staff members on issues concerning students, staff, and facility
• Log attendance for students in the lab for each session, keeping sign in/sign out records of attendance
• Refer students and inform appropriate personnel of student issues which (may) distract students from their academic studies such as vocation issues (to Vocation Director), social/emotional issues (to Social Worker) or transcript/record concerns (to Dean of Students)
• Immediately alert to appropriate personnel any safety concerns, such as suspicion of weapons or drugs
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in core subject area
POSITION SUMMARY
The Literacy Specialist (Instructor) position is a full time, non-supervisory position providing guidance to students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Instructor's primary concern is the academic development of each student to master the skills as presented in the curriculum which will enable the student to be prepared for the state required testing. The Instructor reports to the Director.
POINTS OF INTEREST
-Four day work week: Focus is open Monday through Thursday;
-Stable, successful school environment with over 12 years of successful academic offerings
-Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration
-Administrative school staff members are former teachers.
-Full-time with excellent retirement benefits (STRS), health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee students working in the curriculum, adjusting for modifications needed or required for differences in student learning styles
• Guide students through their instructional subjects according to guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Education and administrative regulations
• Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
• Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met
• Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction and technology to ensure delivery of the instructional process
• Create a rich learning environment for all students to learn and employ effective behavioral management process to maintain an effective laboratory experience
• Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
• Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned
• Assist in any educational activities approved by the Director
• Control and guide student behavior in agreement with the student handbook
• Prepare labs to enhance learning and aid in the physical, social and emotional development of the students
• Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences
• Present information accurately through clear communication skills
• Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required
• Team member and able to communicate and collaborate with all staff members on issues concerning students, staff, and facility
• Log attendance for students in the lab for each session, keeping sign in/sign out records of attendance
• Refer students and inform appropriate personnel of student issues which (may) distract students from their academic studies such as vocation issues (to Vocation Director), social/emotional issues (to Social Worker) or transcript/record concerns (to Dean of Students)
• Immediately alert to appropriate personnel any safety concerns, such as suspicion of weapons or drugs
