Part-Time Literacy Specialist

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Posted: 28-Apr-24

Location: Hempstead, New York

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative
Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 3874

About Hofstra:

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island's largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it's a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title: Part-Time Literacy Specialist

School/Division: School of Education

Office: Reading/Writing Learning Clinic

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Director of the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic, the Part-Time Literacy Specialist works with elementary (grades 1st-6th) and/or secondary students (middle school and high school) attending the literacy programs at the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic. The Literacy Specialist provide small group and/or individual instruction focusing on the development of proficient reading and writing strategies within a workshop approach to instruction. For the summer literacy program, applicants must be available to work part-time Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plans curriculum for each instructional session informed by an understanding of literacy from a socio-cultural and socio-psycholinguistic perspective. Instruction is organized based on students' literacy strengths and needs and provides opportunities for students to make use of 21st century literacies.
• Conducts initial and final assessments.
• Communicates with parents during parent teacher conferences.
• Keeps detailed records of students' files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Literacy Studies, Literacy, Reading or another related field with certification as NYS Literacy Specialist grades birth-6 and/or grades 5-12 required. 
• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience.
• Candidates with other related certifications with relevant experience may be considered. 
• Experience with formal and informal reading and writing assessments. 
• Demonstrated ability to teach reading and writing, and experience with developing a reading and writing workshop. 
• Commitment to working with a diverse population. 
• Collaborative, organized, and detail oriented.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years' experience working with students with reading and writing difficulties is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with miscue analysis.

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

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