PNWN0255046-0000
2023-03-01T00:00:00
2023-01-31T00:00:00
Department: Regional Partnership CenterDuties:The Literacy Training Specialist will:-- Provide professional development, technical assistance and coaching to staff in schools, districts and programs across the Lower Hudson valley on:-- Evidence-based literacy instruction for students with disabilities-- Delivery of instruction and assessment within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework-- Fidelity of implementation assessments for core literacy programs and literacy interventions-- In collaboration with other Regional Partnership Center specialists:-- Conduct regional needs assessments to inform decision-making-- Facilitate district and school teams in developing and implementing improvement plans that impact literacy outcomes of students with disabilities-- Monitor implementation of activities and impact on student outcomes-- Collaborate with Family & Community Engagement Centers to develop and deliver trainings on literacy supports for families of students with disabilities -- Document work and submit required reports to the NYSED Office of Special EducationQualifications: Master’s degree in special education and/or a literacy related fieldA minimum of five years experience as a teacher or related service provider with students with disabilities at the elementary or secondary levelExperience providing professional development and engaging in school improvement workExperience as a literacy coach or reading specialistPreferred qualifications: Deep knowledge of the science of readingProven track record of improving literacy outcomes for students with low-incidence disabilities such as Autism or Intellectual DisabilitiesExperience with progress monitoring tools used in the field (e.g., AIMSWeb, DIBELS, etc…)Experience with tier 2 and 3 reading programs (e.g., Wilson, PAF, Foundations, Waterford, etc…)Knowledge of special education law, regulations and policyA commitment to the PNW BOCES mission of service and innovation through partnershipCharacteristics Desired:Passionate commitment and demonstrated effectiveness in improving literacy outcomes for students with disabilities Excellent oral and written communication skillsUp-to-date knowledge of research on educational practicesStrong professional development and team leadership skillsAble to participate in one overnight trip to Albany annually, and to travel to schools and districts across Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties on a weekly basis
Teacher
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed