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Duties

• Follow all policies and procedures of Community Unit School District #12 along with state and federal regulations pertaining to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and IDEA.
• Provide data-driven direct instruction to students identified for literacy services within the general classroom setting.
• Helps teachers diagnose reading and writing strengths and weaknesses and match the skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify the literacy needs of students, to set learning goals and targets, and to problem-solve with teachers to develop best practices for the continuous academic growth of students in literacy.
• Use identified needs to guide the learning process toward student mastery of Illinois Learning Standards for ELA.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and literacy materials consistent with Illinois Learning Standards for ELA and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Provide consultant/collaborative services to classroom teachers, model "best practices" and team-teach as appropriate to support individuals or groups of students in learning or transferring effective strategies.
• Provide and coordinate parent programs that support student achievement.
• Provide a classroom environment and research-based program of study that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Collaborate with appropriate personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions and track their achievement data.
• Promote, monitor and maintain the integrity of interventions and data.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competences through professional development activities.
• Attend district-level meetings.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Attend team/parent meetings as required in order to provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Effectively communicate student progress to parents on a consistent basis.
• Participate in universal screening activities and assist with the analysis of the data to identify students in need of MTSS services.
• Provide data to the school teams and participate in decisions about student progress.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities, as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL. Preferred certification as reading specialist
• Teaching experience preferred
• ESL or Special Eduction Endorsement preferred
• Extensive knowledge of reading and writing programs and interventions
• Extensive knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Thorough understanding of the developmental progression of children’s literacy skills
• Thorough understanding of Illinois Learning Standards for ELA
• Skill in collecting, interpreting, and communicating data to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate knowledge in support and intervention strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Salary/Benefits

Salary Based on years of experience and CBA

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Full years of experience on the salary scale
• Tuition Reimbursement

How to Apply

Please use the IASA online application. Please include a resume, three letters of reference, verification Licensure.

District Application - available at www.madisoncusd12.org 

Email Address

andrew.reinking@madisoncusd12.org

School District

https://www.madisoncusd12.org

Position Website

https://www.madisoncusd12.org

City Website

https://www.cityofmadisonil.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card