West Chester Area School District has the following Reading Specialist position(s) available - District Level (*Certification requirement(s) – appropriate valid PA certification):

1.0 – Reading Specialist – East High School

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

The Reading Specialist reports directly to the building principal, and works cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, staff, parents/guardians, and works with students to provide supplemental reading instruction; coordinate and monitor the reading language arts program; keeps professional staff members informed of the various materials and appropriate strategies; cooperates with professional staff members to insure effective programs and keep the principal abreast of developments and program progress. The Reading Specialist serves as a resource, models lessons and coaches teachers.

The Reading Specialist will also work cooperatively with and through the Language Arts Supervisor in coordinating the District's Reading and Language Arts Programs. Minimum Requirements are:

• Bachelor's degree with Reading Specialist Certification
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research
• Proficiency in presentation of technology to enhance small and large student group or staff information and demonstration sessions
• Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff and outside professional contacts
• Ability to work with students needing remedial assistance
• Ability to cooperate with other reading specialists in providing instruction in remedial reading skills

Salary: PER WCAEA CONTRACT

DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION

The West Chester Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, or status as a veteran in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The West Chester Area School District will maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment and will fully comply with the spirit and intent of all related laws and regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.