Reading Specialist - Lowcountry Connections Academy

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Company Summary:

Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine.

Lowcountry Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Job Overview:

The Reading Specialist would develop, implement, and assess reading instruction to enhance literacy skills for students across K-12 levels throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine.

Lowcountry Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

This role involves collaborating with educators, selecting appropriate resources, managing instructional environments, and promoting professional growth within the school community. The Reading Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and effective literacy learning environment that supports all students' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructional Expertise:
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of reading acquisition theories, methodologies, and developmental stages, including emergent literacy and process reading and writing.
• Apply understanding of phonemic, morphemic, semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic systems of language to support reading and writing processes.
• Utilize knowledge of classic and contemporary literature, curriculum materials, and instructional resources appropriate for various age levels and mediums.
• Instructional Planning and Delivery:
• Create a literate environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of literacy.
• Develop and implement instructional plans based on Pennsylvania Academic Standards, addressing the needs of learners at all proficiency levels.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Evaluate and adapt materials to increase motivation, interest, and growth in reading and writing.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
• Select, develop, and administer multiple types of assessments, including norm-referenced tests, criterion-referenced tests, portfolios, and observations.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide clear, constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for students with severe literacy learning problems.
• Professional Development and Collaboration:
• Stay current with local, state, national, and international literacy trends and research.
• Collaborate with other educators, allied professionals, and community members to support student literacy development.
• Serve as a resource and provide professional guidance to teachers and administrators.
• Communication and Community Engagement:
• Engage with parents to partner effectively in the literacy development of their children.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reading, Education, or a related field.
• South Carolina Teaching Certificate (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
• Reading Specialist Certification

Skills:

• Strong understanding of literacy theories, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and stakeholders.
• Experience teaching in a cyberlearning environment is a plus
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements:

• South Carolina residency 
• Willingness to travel for state testing, school, and marketing events (may require overnight travel)
• Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families
• Ability to effectively work remotely
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $38,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.hrc-connectionsacademy.com/prospective-employee-benefits-page.html.

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