Learning Strategist

Learning Strategist – Read by Grade 3

FLSA Status: Exempt Created: 5/23/17
Safety Sensitive: No Last Revised:

DEFINITION: The role and responsibilities of the Nevada Kids Read Learning Strategist as identified in SB 391 and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), Chapter 388, Sections 3-5 – September 2016:

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Professional Development: Completion of Required Professional Development in the following areas:

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• Components of the Nevada State Literacy Plan (2015) [emphasis on the Elementary Section]
• National Standards for coaching concerning literacy
• Methods for effectively delivering and receiving constructive feedback
• Effective implementation of the Nevada Academic Content Standards in the English Language Arts for K-3
• Requirements of the Nevada State Educator Performance Framework
• Evidence-based best practices for instruction and intervention concerning literacy
• Methods for screening and intervention concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities
• Effective implementation of the required Nevada Kids Read reading assessments: Brigance Screener III (K) & MAP K-3 reading assessments

• Assist the board of trustees of Mineral County School District in preparing a plan to improve the literacy of pupils enrolled in k-3

Facilitation and/or Delivery of Required Professional Development for K-4 Classroom Educators

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• Components of the Nevada State Literacy Plan [emphasis on the Elementary Section]
• How to effectively deliver and receive constructive feedback
• Methods for maintaining collaborative and reflective communication
• Effective implementation of the Nevada Academic Content Standards in the English Language Arts for grades K-3
• Using student data to improve instruction concerning literacy
• Evidence-based best practices for instruction and intervention concerning literacy
• Methods for screening for and intervention concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities
• Effective implementation of the Nevada Kids Read Assessments

Additional Duties:

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• Oversee the assessment of all kindergarten students at your site within the first 30 days of the school year using the Brigance Screener III and MAP (optional) assessments
• Oversee the assessment of all students in Reading for grades 1-3 using the MAP assessments
• Monitor the development of progress monitoring plans for every student identified as “deficient” in reading
• Systematically monitor the progress of students identified as “deficient” in reading
• Oversee the assessment of all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks
• Ensure that parents and/or legal guardians are notified within 30 days of the determination that a K-3 student is struggling in the subject area of reading
• Ensure that parents and/or legal guardians approve of progress monitoring plans for struggling students
• Provide instruction and support for the parents and guardians of pupils who have been identified as struggling in the subject area of reading.
• Provides leadership and support to the board of trustees of Mineral County School District in preparing a plan to improve the literacy of pupils enrolled in K-3
• Facilitate and/or deliver the professional learning topics required for RBG3 K-4 classroom teachers
• Participate in all required professional development areas that have been identified in the Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 388

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)

Knowledge of:

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• Nevada State Literacy Plan
• National standards for coaching concerning literacy
• Nevada State Educator Performance Framework
• Intervention methods concerning dyslexia and other reading disabilities

Skill to:

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• Delivering and receiving constructive feedback
• Maintain collaborative and reflective communication

Ability to:

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• Develop a system to monitor student progress
• Assess all identified students during winter and spring benchmarks

Required Certifications and Licenses

Required: Elementary Certified Teaching License
Preferred: Training/Experience in Early Literacy Teaching Techniques

Experience and Training:

Training/Experience in Early Literacy Teaching Techniques

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, demonstrate manual dexterity, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can be very high at times.
Blood-Borne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work. You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.