POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title :                         Literacy Specialist – grant funded temporary position (3 years) Department :                           Children's Services Reporting Function :              School Assistant Director Supervisory Functions :         None Salary:                                    $60,000-$80,0000 Job Summary :                       Over the course of 3 years, the literacy specialists will develop a system for direct instruction in emergent literacy and functional literacy to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Laradon School. Skill building in these areas will give students the opportunity to make progress toward their academic and post-school IEP goals, which will give them access to participating in less restrictive learning, working, and living environments over time.  Essential Job Functions :               + Work collaboratively with implementation team to select assessment tools and determine systems for data collection. + Work collaboratively with implementation team to select instructional resources and materials. + Co-teach with classroom teachers to provide direct instruction/intervention in reading. + Provide training, staff development, and coaching to teachers in literacy instruction/intervention, progress monitoring, and assessment. + Provide staff development in the differentiation of literacy intervention to meet individualized student needs. + Provide staff development for paraprofessionals in supporting literacy instruction. + Engage stakeholders in planning and implementation of the project. + Provide regular updates and communication to all stakeholders. + Collaborate with licensed staff to support the IEP process. + Demonstrate knowledge of behavior intervention plans, crisis intervention techniques, to include prevention strategies and response to challenging behaviors. + Analyze data to inform instructional practices and school improvement goals. + Maintain files and appropriate documentation. + Maintain regular and punctual attendance. + As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in school to perform his/her job functions. + Other duties as assigned. Minimum Training Requirements:                           + All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon                                  + Evidenced-Based Training in Teaching Reading as required by Colorado Department of Education + A minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually + Orientation + First Aid/CPR + Medication Certification + Safety Care training + 20 hours of on-the-job training Minimum Position Requirements:   + Current Colorado Department of Education License in Special Education or Special Service Provider. + Special Education Experience + Excellent communication skills and flexibility. + Ability to work with diverse student population and staff. + Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays Preferred Requirements:     + One year experience in a licensed position working with students with intellectual disabilities- Significant Support Needs students + Experience with students using AAC devices (Augmented and Alternative Communication) + One year experience providing literacy instruction or literacy intervention + Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students + Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis + Experience with students with high/challenging behaviors + Demonstrated ability to manage large projects or initiatives + Valid driving license, good driving record, vehicle insurance Powered by JazzHR