Details
Posted: 11-Jul-22
Location: Orlando, Florida
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Early Childhood
Elementary Teacher
English/Language Arts
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
The foundation of this position involves responsibilities in two (2) distinct, yet overlapping, areas.
The Literacy Specialist supports, supplements, and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meets the needs of students. This individual works with LS Leadership in the implementation of the literacy vision and culture, teacher professional development and student outcomes.
The Lower School Testing Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, administration, and supervision of student assessments and examinations. Oversight and organization of annual achievement testing for Lower School is a key element of this position. Additionally, this individual will focus on providing specific support of Edison Support Services in facilitating day-to-day functions of accommodated testing services to eligible students.
We encourage applicants of underrepresented groups to apply.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Communication skills and the ability to work well with students, parents and faculty is critical. Demonstrated ability to work with and relate to students with disabilities in a respectful manner is preferred.
- Must be able to work well with children and have a working knowledge of child development at the level in which they will be working.
- Working knowledge of computer system functions, including databases, email, social media, Microsoft and Google products and similar productivity and communication tools.
- Current understating and facility with applications available for student learning support.
- Basic technical knowledge is needed for troubleshooting underperforming hardware and software.
- Prior working knowledge of Fountas & Pinnell and/or Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Writing is preferred.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in reading, special education, or related fields. Master's preferred.
- Certification and/or training in Reading Endorsement, Literacy Specialization, or related field desired.
- At least five years of experience is required.