Substitute Reading Specialist

Position Type:

Substitute/Long Term Substitute

Date Posted:

9/30/2025

Location:

Windermere Elementary

Date Available:

11/11/2025

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.