Queen Creek Unified School District

Position Type:

Central Office, Professional- DO NOT USE/Resource Teacher, Reading K-12

Date Posted:

9/2/2022

Location:

Central Office, Howard County Public School System

Closing Date:

09/16/2022

Resource Teacher, Reading K-12

Grant-funded position

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in the state of Maryland and the nation. In alignment with our Strategic Call to Action, our mission is to ensure academic success and social emotional well-being for our approximately 57,000 students in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps. To learn more about employment with HCPSS, please visit https://www.hcpss.org/employment/.

This position has an anticipated start date during the current school year. Applicants currently under contract with another Maryland school district are responsible for verifying whether they would be released without prejudice if selected for this position.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Elementary Language Arts, with support from the Facilitator for K-12 Reading Intervention, Access and Opportunity, the Reading K-12 Resource Teacher will assist with ongoing professional learning and provide instructional support to reading specialists and teachers of reading in grades K-12. In addition, the Reading K-12 Resource Teacher assists in the design, development, and evaluation of K-12 Reading Intervention programs and provides ongoing support to designated schools.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation of the K-12 Reading Intervention programs and initiatives aligned with The Strategic Call to Action.
• Assist with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of K-12 Reading Intervention curricula and instructional resources that are based on standards and best practices and aligned with meaningful assessments that provide actionable data for instructional planning.
• Provide leadership in the planning, organization, and implementation of professional learning opportunities for instructional staff and administrators.
• Provide professional learning that supports the principles and practices of cultural proficiency and culturally responsive teaching.
• Assist teachers with analysis of student achievement data and help them make instructional decisions based on student performance and student needs.
• Collaborate with school-based administrators to ensure exemplary implementation of the HCPSS curriculum and to provide support as requested.
• Mentor new HCPSS staff using the Danielson Framework for Teaching and Learning.

The above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all the following qualifications, listed below, to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and/or instruction, or a closely related field.
• Certification:Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional educator certificate with a reading specialist endorsement.
• Experience:Three (3) years of experience as a Reading Specialist.
• One (1) year of recent leadership duties, responsibilities, experience, and/or roles.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Reading Specialist.
• One (1) year of experience designing and delivering professional learning opportunities (e.g., school and district wide).
• One (1) year of participation in state, regional, and/or national organizations which promote access, equity, and student empowerment in reading instruction.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based upon your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements and preferred qualification of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

This is an 11-month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit. The current salary range for this position is on the 11-Month Teacher Salary Scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

This is a grant-funded position. Funding and employment beyond July 1, 2025, is contingent upon the appropriation of additional funds.

HCPSS encourages vaccination against COVID-19 as a continuous mitigation strategy for the health and wellbeing of students and staff.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.

Only applicants who submit all the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. 

Please note that a completed application includes:

• A complete application form that includes a listing of employment locations with dates of employment and names of direct supervisors.
• All supplemental materials (i.e.: resume, letter of introduction, transcripts, educator certificate) are required to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Sandy Saval

Human Resources Business Partner

Office of Human Resources

(410) 313-6689

sandy_saval@hcpss.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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