Learning Strategist

Learning Strategist – Read by Grade 3

The role and responsibilities of the Nevada Kids Read Learning Strategist as identified in SB 391 and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), Chapter 388, Sections 3-5 – September 2016:

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Essential Functions:

Professional Development:

Completion of Required Professional Development in the following areas:

Components of the Nevada State Literacy Plan (2015) [emphasis on the Elementary Section]

National Standards for coaching concerning literacy

Methods for effectively delivering and receiving constructive feedback

Effective implementation of the Nevada Academic Content Standards in the English Language Arts for K-3

Requirements of the Nevada State Educator Performance Framework

Evidence-based best practices for instruction and intervention concerning literacy

Methods for screening and intervention concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities

Effective implementation of the required Nevada Kids Read reading assessments: Brigance Screener III (K) & MAP K-3 reading assessments

Assist the board of trustees of Mineral County School District in preparing a plan to improve the literacy of pupils enrolled in k-3

Facilitation and/or Delivery of Required Professional Development for K-4 Classroom Educators

Components of the Nevada State Literacy Plan [emphasis on the Elementary Section]

How to effectively deliver and receive constructive feedback

Methods for maintaining collaborative and reflective communication

Effective implementation of the Nevada Academic Content Standards in the English Language Arts for grades K-3

Using student data to improve instruction concerning literacy

Evidence-based best practices for instruction and intervention concerning literacy

Methods for screening for and intervention concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities

Effective implementation of the Nevada Kids Read Assessments

Additional Duties:

Oversee the assessment of all kindergarten students at your site within the first 30 days of the school year using the Brigance Screener III and MAP (optional) assessments

Oversee the assessment of all students in Reading for grades 1-3 using the MAP assessments

Monitor the development of progress monitoring plans for every student identified as "deficient" in reading

Systematically monitor the progress of students identified as "deficient" in reading

Oversee the assessment of all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks

Ensure that parents and/or legal guardians are notified within 30 days of the determination that a K-3 student is struggling in the subject area of reading

Ensure that parents and/or legal guardians approve of progress monitoring plans for struggling students

Provide instruction and support for the parents and guardians of pupils who have been identified as struggling in the subject area of reading

Provides leadership and support to the board of trustees of Mineral County School District in preparing a plan to improve the literacy of pupils enrolled in K-3

Facilitate and/or deliver the professional learning topics required for RBG3 K-4 classroom teachers

Participate in all required professional development areas that have been identified in the Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 388

Qualifications for Employment:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Nevada State Literacy Plan

National standards for coaching concerning literacy

Nevada State Educator Performance Framework

Intervention methods concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities

Skill to:

Delivering and receiving constructive feedback

Maintain collaborative and reflective communication

Ability to:

Develop a system to monitor student progress

Assess all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks

Required Certifications and Licenses:

Required: Elementary Certified Teaching License

Preferred: Training/Experience in Early Literacy Teaching Techniques

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, demonstrate manual dexterity, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can be very high at times. Blood-Borne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work. You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.