Posted 16 days ago

Reading Specialist K-5 (26-27 SY)

QueensOn-siteFull-time

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Reading Specialist Teacher for grades K-5 at Challenge Preparatory Charter School in Queens, NY. Delivers small-group literacy intervention, conducts assessments, collaborates with classroom teachers, and supports struggling readers using research-based strategies and diagnostic tools.

About this role

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

Understanding the Role

Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As Reading Specialist Teacher, you will deliver exceptional small group instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal.

Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities

The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:

Coordinate and facilitate school-wide literacy program

Provide support to teachers and provide strategies to improve instruction that will support literacy growth across the curriculum

Assists struggling students to improve their literacy skills

Collaborates with teachers in all departments to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction

Creates and examines data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction

Teach targeted literacy intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources

Conduct individual and school wide assessments in order to evaluate levels and targeted interventions using diagnostic tools

Review student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate reading and writing intervention and support services

Meet regularly with the classroom teachers to plan literacy instruction that correlates with the individual student’s needs or as requested by the classroom teacher

Maintain accurate records of student interventions and communicate to parents and families

Knowledge of the science of reading research and implementation

Knowledge of effective reading programs and resources

Helps students develop attitudes, habits, and skills that will enable them to become lifelong readers and learners

Teaches/models current, innovative methodology and incorporates the NYS Learning Standards in delivering instruction

Provide group and individual instruction,

Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, collaborative conversation

Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas

Believe that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom

Employ a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ESL students and special needs students

Apply data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan

Develop an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal

Utilize technology such as: PowerSchool, Google Suite, SmartBoards

Who We Seek

Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:

Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum

Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication

Strategic problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members

Exceptional management and organizational skills

Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments

Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations

Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

NYS certification required

Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap

Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred

The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning

Strong teamwork ethic

Ability to use data to drive instruction

Benefits and Perks

Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more.

Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance

We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit

Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities

Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment

Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

This is a full-time position commencing mid-August through June

Skills

Data-driven InstructionDiagnostic ToolsESL Co-teachingFormative AssessmentGoogle SuiteInterim AssessmentsLiteracy InterventionNYS Learning StandardsPowerSchoolSmall Group InstructionSmartboardsSpecial Needs CollaborationSummative AssessmentUnit Planning

Reading Specialist K-5 (26-27 SY)

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