Reading Specialist/Special Education Teacher

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of Moline Christian School.
2. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
3. Adept at using classroom technology.
4. Ability and flexibility to be trained in a variety of areas.
5. Ability to work with students with disabilities in inclusion settings.
6. Character, willingness, and availability to fulfill the needs of the job description.
7. Highly motivated and able to work collaboratively.
8. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. Ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
10. Ability to exercise discretion and professionalism in confidential and sensitive student matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Is positive and enthusiastic with all students. 
2. Understands and works with a variety of student ability levels. 
3. Helps with positive behavior management strategies for all students. 
4. Maintains confidentiality for students at MCS.
5. Helps with administrative duties as needed.
6. Communicates clearly through speaking and writing. 
7. Assists struggling students to improve their literacy skills. 
8. Collaborates with teachers to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction. 
9. Creates and examines data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction. 
10. Teach targeted literacy intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources. 
11. Trains for and implements reading specific curriculums such as Wilson Reading System and Special Reads.
12. Conduct individual and school wide assessments in order to evaluate levels and targeted interventions. 
13. Review student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate reading and writing intervention and support services.
14. 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.
15. Collaborate with the Educational Support Services Team to plan student support.
16.  Other job duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Special Education or Reading Specialization training preferred.
3. Valid Michigan teaching certificate.

Related Benefits

This is a full-time job based on the CSI teacher salary pay scale.