Reading Specialist Teacher Candidate Pool

About the role

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the Reading Specialist Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for all students. Reading Specialist Teachers provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Reading Specialist Teachers are responsible for developing, selecting, and differentiating instructional plans and materials based on the HCPSS curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
• Option I
• Hold a master's degree and complete a Maryland-approved program leading to licensure as a reading specialist.
• Option II
• Hold a master's degree and complete a program leading to licensure as a reading specialist in another state.
• Option III
• Hold a master's degree or equivalent of 33 post-baccalaureate credits in reading and related areas to include:
• 15 semester hours of reading coursework with at least one course in each of the following areas:
• Foundation or survey course
• Diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties
• Clinical or laboratory practicum
• Assessment or evaluation, or both
• Methods of teaching reading to English language learners
• Additional coursework selected from at least four of the following areas:
• Emergent literacy
• Literacy leadership
• Content area literacy
• Writing
• Effective use of technology in the literacy classroom
• Early childhood, elementary, or adolescent literacy
• Literacy research
• Linguistics
• Certification/Licensure:
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education licensure requirements for a Reading Specialist Endorsement on their current Maryland Licensure.
• The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don't meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Three previous years of teaching experience.
• Holds a current Maryland State Department of Education license with a Reading Specialist Endorsement.
• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
• Plan and implement instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Prepare and document appropriate lesson plans for classes assigned, based upon HCPSS curricula, to achieve instructional objectives.
• Create an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, requirements of the HCPSS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Create a classroom environment that supports student engagement in the learning process, enabling each student to achieve academic success.
• Provide an instruction

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