| The reading teacher supports students as they construct
meaning in reading. Under the direction of the principal,
the reading teacher provides services to administrators,
counselors, teachers, and parents. In addition, the
reading teacher uses both informal and standardized
measures to diagnose the strengths and needs of individual
students and/or groups of students. The reading teacher
teaches basic and developmental reading.
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Knowledge of MCPS goals and guidelines
and current professional research in order to coordinate
and evaluate all schoolwide reading services. Thorough
knowledge of educational process; background in content
area desirable. Ability to assume responsibility as approved
by the principal and in conjunction with other school
leaders (i.e., resource teachers, counselors) in initiating
and providing reading services that are consistent with
the needs of all students. Ability to articulate a schoolwide
reading program to staff, students, parents, feeder and
receiving schools. Ability to provide in-school training
in reading and language arts to school staff. Ability
to serve as a schoolwide resource. Ability to work effectively
with principal, staff and parents. Skills in written and
oral communication, human relations, organization and
management. Completion of MCPS Teacher Test.
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| Master's degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate
graduate credits in reading. Advanced Professional Certificate.
Three years teaching and/or clinical experience, preferably
at the level of assignment. Eligible for Maryland reading
specialist certification. Experience in administering,
analyzing, and interpreting standardized tests. Other
combinations of education, training, and experience
which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
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| Master's degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate
graduate credits in reading; Advanced Professional Certificate;
Maryland reading specialist certification. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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In addition to other duties and responsibilities required
by all teachers, reading teachers must provide consultative,
direct, and diagnostic prescriptive reading services
in their assignments. The amount of each service provided,
as listed below, will be based upon the reading needs
of the students as determined by the principal and reading
teacher in conjunction with other school leaders.
I. Consultatives
A. Plan and coordinate reading program with principal
1. Identify strengths and needs in the schoolwide program.
2. Help content area teachers develop, maintain and
evaluate ongoing reading program for each student.
3. Assist counselors in grouping and scheduling students
(e.g., skills, honors, gifted/talented).
4. Assist in recommending, selecting, and ordering reading
materials (content area, media).
5. Articulate with feeder and receiving schools regarding
reading programs and student achievement.
6. Serve on the Educational Management Team (EMT) and
on the School Admissions Review and Dismissal Committee
(SARD) when reading issues are involved.
7. Participate as a member of the school instructional
council on reading program matters.
8. Help develop ongoing assessment measures and interpret
standardized test scores in relation to school objectives.
9. Inform faculty of new materials and current trends
in reading.
10. Serve as a resource to content area teachers in
identifying reading needs, adapting instructional techniques,
and selecting appropriate materials for their disciplines.
11. Meet regularly with the central office coordinator.
12. Consult with parents and teachers regarding student
progress in reading.
B. Staff Development
1. Identify and demonstrate instructional strategies
and materials appropriate for varied student needs and
content areas.
2. Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting reading/language
arts in-service programs.
II. Direct Services
A. Work with students individually, or in groups
1. Developmental Reading
2. 2. Gifted/Honors
3. Intervention programs
B. Work with content area teachers using varied methods
to teach reading strategies to all students.
1. Team teaching
2. Demonstration teaching 3. Planning
C. Promote an interest in reading by initiating and
coordinating reading incentive programs.
III. Diagnostic-Prescriptive
A. Provide assessment services
B. Interpret test scores
C. Plan appropriate programs based on evaluation
IV. Performs other related duties as required and as
assigned by the principal. |
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