Literacy Specialist

<p></p><p>If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. </p><h3>Literacy Specialist </h3><p>Regular Full-Time Tampa, FL, US </p><p>7 days ago Requisition ID: 3021 </p><p>Job Summary: Responsible professional work delivering educational support services utilizing a broad range of prescribed approaches, specialized instruction, and tools to promote literacy. Involves a broad range of training and development activities, assessment skills, and consultation and requires quality documentation of services provided. Participates in the organization’s continuous quality improvement efforts. </p><p>Essential Functions: </p><ol><li>Helps children to develop literacy skills needed to enrich their lives and further their goals. </li><li>Assesses and gathers information about child’s reading deficiencies in order to help implement a plan for literacy support. </li><li>Attends the Family Team Conference with the intention of participating as a multidisciplinary team member to assist with development of a support plan and increasing effectiveness of the group's teamwork. </li><li>Completes timely documentation in accordance with program requirements. </li><li>Provides direct support services to SEEDS students utilizing designated curriculum. </li><li>Monitors ongoing academic progress of the student; and serves as a liaison between the family, SEEDS Family Support Coordinator, and School Teacher. </li><li>Conducts pre and post reading assessments in order to measure progress and participates in the plan at closure. </li><li>Services as a resource to families and develops a plan for educating parents in the area of early literacy. </li><li>Maintains fidelity to the SEEDS program model. </li><li>Participates as a member of the SEEDS Team. </li><li>Evaluates effectiveness of the Family Service Plan as it relates to literacy support. </li><li>Works within the philosophy and function of Children’s Home Network </li><li>Adheres to virtual office procedures </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li> </ol><p>Minimum Qualification Requirements: </p><p>Education and Experience: </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college required, with at least two years of experience working with children and families. Bachelor’s Degree must be in a field related to elementary education, literacy, or related field. </li><li>Preferred individuals with experience in working with English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/English Language Learners (ELL). </li><li>This individual must have a working knowledge of Florida’s Benchmark for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), with at least 2 years of experience in working with students indicating a range of reading abilities. </li> </ul><p>Licenses &amp; Certifications: </p><ul><li>Preferred Teaching Certification </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension. </li><li>Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance. Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy. </li><li>Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. </li><li>Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, Federal background and state criminal background checks, and sexual predator screening. </li> </ul><p>Competencies &amp; Professional Development: </p><p>Annual Training Requirements: </p><ul><li>Sexual Harassment </li><li>Blood borne Pathogens </li><li>Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting </li><li>Confidentiality and Privacy Practices </li><li>Diversity/Cultural Competency </li><li>Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods </li><li>Prevention of Violence in the Workplace </li><li>OSHA–related training </li><li>Crisis Prevention </li><li>Other Programmatic Trainings </li> </ul><p>Knowledge Skills and Abilities: </p><ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with families, coworkers, supervisors, and other individuals. Possess effective interpersonal skills. </li><li>Knowledge of agency’s organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies. </li><li>Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods. </li><li>Knowledge of infant and child development inclusive of developmentally appropriate strategies. </li><li>Knowledge of intervention and behavior management methods, strategies, and techniques. </li><li>Knowledge of quality documentation as required by agency standards, rules, and regulations. </li><li>Ability to conduct reading assessments and develop goals, and to provide follow-up services. </li><li>Knowledge of Florida’s Benchmark for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) </li><li>Ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member in a positive, productive manner. </li> </ul><p>Essential Physical Skills: </p><ul><li>Visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities. </li><li>Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings. </li><li>Ability to speak clearly and effectively. </li><li>Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. </li> </ul><p>Environmental Conditions: </p><ul><li>Works within an office environment, home office, family’s home, or within the community. </li><li>High level of emotional discussions, requiring self-awareness and understanding of professional boundaries. </li> </ul> <p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr