Reading Specialist

Central State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Wilberforce, OHIO
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number 0801390
Classification Title Reading Specialist
Working Title
Department Center for Student Success
Department Contact Email [email protected]
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Reading Specialist shall serve in the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) within the Undergraduate Student Success Center (USSC) as the learning facilitator for all initiatives related to student academic success in reading literacy and shall work with other OASIS staff for the efficient and productive operation of the OASIS.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Provide leadership for reading and literacy initiatives in the USSC and assume full responsibility for facilitating student academic success in reading.
  • Participate in a variety of initiatives to accommodate programs and experiences relative to student academic success in reading.
  • Provide leadership and direction for all reading support functions.
  • Be an active participant in the professional reading community of the university, Ohio and nationally.
  • Contribute to the completion and submission of all required forms and reports required to meet procedures and timelines established by all relevant university administrative units.
  • Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the OASIS Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
  • An earned bachelor’s degree in Reading or other appropriate area from an accredited educational institution or hold a Reading Endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education.
  • Experience in presenting educational training programs with demonstrated knowledge and practice of Language Arts or reading.
  • Possess the appropriate professional demeanor necessary for working with stakeholders within outside the university community.
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative leadership environment.
  • Pedagogical expertise in adolescent and young adult reading education.
  • Expertise working in a High School or collegiate environment.
  • Three to five years of teaching/leadership experience in an academic support services environment.
  • Knowledge or reading assessments and programs.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Reading Specialist Credential or Certificate
  • An earned master’s degree in Reading or other appropriate area from an accredited educational institution or hold a Reading Endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education.
  • Demonstrated competence in working with data systems such as D2L, Banner, Navigate & Upswing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission and operation of Central State University and the USSC.
Posting Date 01/19/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Category
Budgeted Annual Salary Commensurate with experience

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