Splendora ISD

Job Title: High School Reading RtI Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning & Campus Administrator

Work Days: 187

Primary Purpose: The Reading RtI Specialist will identify the specific needs of struggling readers and writers, developing individualized instructional plans, implement the plans, and track students’ progress. The Reading RtI Specialist will provide instructional support and guidance for teachers in the reading and writing processes. 

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Campus Administrator experience preferred
• Masters degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of reading and writing processes
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, including how to write, align, and implement a sound curriculum
• 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
• Ability to create supports based on stakeholder input

Experience:

• Five or more years teaching experience and thorough understanding of reading and writing process

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Curriculum Development and Instructional Supports

• Screen and identify struggling readers and writers (determine reading levels of students).
• Work with the teachers and the instructional specialists to evaluate and analyze data through MAPS, eduphoria, student work samples, etc.
• Identify resources that support tier 2 & 3 interventions.
• Develop individual instructional and assessment plans for students that includes documentation of goal-setting and tracking progress.
• Develop daily schedules that includes working with students in small groups or one on one through their English class.
• During Flex period provide RtI support for identified students.
• Facilitate RtI meeting to discuss student progress, make instructional decisions, and identify next steps. 
• Train teachers in research based literacy instructional strategies and follow up with observation and coaching.
• Provide support for teachers in lesson design and implementation of instructional strategies and formative assessment practices.
• Co-teach model for struggling students.
• Guide the ELA dept in the development and implementation of an instructional plan for EOC remediation.
• Actively participate in PLC.

Professional Development

• Research and stays current on the latest reading and writing resources to enhance instruction.
• Use a coaching model to guide and support the use of best instructional and assessment practices for teachers.
• Evaluate curriculum documents to ensure curriculum, instruction, assessment and resources are cohesive and tightly aligned. 
• Design and deliver staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in the reading and writing process to promote effective instruction to ensure successful program implementation in the classroom.

Other

• Convey information to parents and community members about the reading and writing process. 
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, document camera, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, digital microscopes, coding equipment, robotics equipment, and video display monitor

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate.  The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.