Reading Specialist Job at LaAmistad, Atlanta, GA

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  • LaAmistad
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

LaAmistad is looking for a capable, confident professional reading specialist to join our programming team. This position will report to the Afterschool Manager.

Our Mission is to prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Our Vision that Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency.

Our Core Values:

  • Kindness: “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion.”
  • Excellence: "Every touch, every time, no exceptions"
  • Passion: "The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you and transforms work into a joyful pursuit that drives every task forward."
  • Team Work: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much"
  • Perseverance: “Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.”

Duties:

  • Assist teachers in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in LaAmistad Afterschool.
  • Assist teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, research-based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction.
  • Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing.
  • Assist with implementing a balanced approach of direct teaching using authentic reading and writing opportunities.
  • Work with Academic Director, teachers and administrators to develop and implement appropriate literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools.
  • Assist with program-wide literacy initiatives.
  • Provide constructive feedback to teachers in their approach and instruction in reading and writing.
  • Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively communicate accurate and up-to-date information to teachers and students in a way that enhances student learning.
  • Manage time and resources appropriately.
  • Create a positive atmosphere that promotes cooperation with administration, parents, coworkers, and students.
  • Demonstrate concern for students’ and teachers’ well-being.
  • Embrace and encourage the acceptance of diversity.
  • Maintain familiarity with current educational issues.
  • Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
  • Be available to consult with parents, students, administration, and peers outside instruction times, as needed.
  • Analyze data to target instruction, enhance student learning and inform teacher practice.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  • Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to daily carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Must provide own Laptop.
  • Each role with LaAmistad is part of a strong team. To support the team, you will likely be required to walk quickly across varying distances on our campuses, lift and carry supplies and other materials, push heavy rolling carts, and climb multiple flights of stairs as well as have adequate hearing and vision to successfully navigate the requirements of the position. 

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Education preferred 
  • Exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition and child development through middle childhood.
  • Minimum of two years teaching experience
  • Possess or qualify for a Georgia License
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as determined appropriate and acceptable by Executive Director
  • Must provide own Laptop. 

View Map to see locations:

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Hiring Location:

Embry Hills M/W

Brookhaven T/TH

Shallowford M/W

Church of the Incarnation

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start, Work alone,

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