Substitute Reading Specialist

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS Location: Windermere Elementary School Position: Substitute Long-Term Reading Specialist (11/11/2025 - 12/19/2025) Licensure: Substitute Teaching License Reports to: Elementary School Principal(s) Employment Status: Substitute (11/11/2025 - 12/19/2025) Salary: 1-10 days $150/day; 11-20 days $165/day; 21-60 days $190/day; >60 days BA Step 0 (*Rate in same position); Employee of ESCCO Description: Fulfill literacy and reading specialty function for the district NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college * Reading endorsement * Master's degree in reading * Appropriate State of Ohio Licensure * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to work effectively with others * Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing * Effective, active listening skills * Organizational and problem solving skills * Ability to diagnose reading problems and prescribe appropriate interventions * Strong background in children's literature * Strong background in reading knowledge and scientific based reading instruction * Computer/word processing and PowerPoint skills * Grant writing knowledge Essential Functions: * Ensure safety of students * Conduct professional development activities in reading * Schedule professional development activities with outside presenters * Model effective teaching strategies in classrooms * Provide appropriate intervention for qualifying students * Review and select effective software used in reading labs and classrooms * Administer individual reading inventories and generate written reports based upon assessment results * Attend parent/teacher conferences * Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of reports, letters, and conferences * Evaluate software/reading programs and make recommendations for use or adoption * Evaluate and make recommendations for reading instruction * Assist colleagues in benchmark assessments * Collaborate and meet with respective grade level teachers regarding issues in reading * Purchase books for use in guided reading library and classroom libraries * Coordinate supplemental grants in reading * Maintain accurate records and collect data on student performances in reading * Maintain relevant reports and submit to appropriate constituents * Observe ethics of the teaching profession * Maintain respect at all times for confidential information * Promote good public relations * Prepare lesson plans aligned with the State Standards for Language Arts * Establish and maintain professional relationships * Facilitate study groups * Model and foster the love of reading with students and colleagues * Serve on committees pertaining to literacy * Provide reading instruction that is proven effective by scientific reading research.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: * Serve as a role model for students and colleagues * Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested * Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc.

to keep current on relevant issues * Maintain membership in the International Reading Association * Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life * Perform additional duties as assigned Equipment Operated: * Computer * Copy machine * Printer * Telephone * TV/DVD player * Calculator * Other equipment as needed Additional Working Conditions: * Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue * Occasional interaction among unruly children * Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment * Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment * Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.

The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.