Reading Specialist- Secondary @ Cumberland High School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS **** Must hold a Reading Specialist/Consultant certification through RIDE**** 1.To administer diagnostic assessments, provide Intensive Literacy Instruction, and monitor student progress for identified students. 2.To develop and implement Personal Literacy Plans (PLPs) for students as required by the Board of Regents Regulations. 3.To invite parent/guardian to participate in the planning of intervention(s) and to help support their child’s literacy growth outside of school. 4.To consult with ELL teachers and/or other school personnel as needed when designing instruction for students. 5.To maintain a record of the screening, intervention, and progress monitoring results for these students. 6.To provide specific information and documentation regarding student’s reading needs and progress to his/her parent/guardian. 7.To report student data to the Principal 8.Assists and makes recommendations in the development of the departmental budget. 9.Reviews and recommends desirable reading curriculum changes to the Principal, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent. 10.Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Assistant Superintendent.

Thank you for interest in teaching in the Cumberland School Department. We are looking for teachers who: 1. are innovative and enthusiastic about the teaching profession; 2. hold high expectations for themselves and others; 3. demonstrate best pedagogies in teaching and learning; 3. have knowledge in the use of data to improve teaching and learning; and 4. have an ability to interact with others. Application Requirements: 1. To be employed as a teacher in the State of Rhode Island, it is necessary to be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Candidates should determine their certification eligibility prior to applying for employment. 2. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. 3. All completed application packets must contain three (3) current letters of recommendation. At least one letter of recommendation must be provided by a supervisor.