Reading Science Term Instructor
- Employer
- Mount St. Joseph University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 6, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Department: Education
Reports to: Laura Saylor
Status: Exempt
Purpose:
The School of Education at Mount St. Joseph University invites applications for a full-time (10-month), reading science term instructor. The position will begin in August of 2021. The successful candidate will have a strong background in reading science, certification by IMSLEC or the Academy of Orton Gillingham to teach and supervise Orton Gillingham, experience teaching preschool, and at least 5 years of teaching experience in preschool-grade 5 public schools. Duties:
The candidate will be expected to teach a variety of courses in the graduate reading science program and supervise students in the Orton Gillingham practicum. Additional responsibilities may include:
* Advising students
* Monitoring and refining degree programs
* Supporting student recruitment efforts
* Support development & research on the Project Ready preschool project
* Providing service to the undergraduate or graduate program, department, university, and the professional community
* Demonstrated ability and commitment towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed. Primary Contacts: School of Education faculty and staff Supervision Exercised: None
Education: Masters degree in reading science. Experience: Extensive experience preparing practitioners in evidence-based educational practices; experience working with diverse students, families, and schools; and a proven record of teaching and supervision of Orton Gillingham's approach to reading. Specialized Training: Orton Gillingham training, preschool training, Edthena Skills/Attributes
Customer Service:
- Exhibit a "customer first" orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
- Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and students' (or other customer) needs and expectations; anticipate and identify students' (or other customer) needs
- Demonstrate an ability to facilitate transition and counsel students towards the realization of full educational potential
- Demonstrated ability to recognize, appreciate and serve culturally diverse populations, special needs, and others
- Available to rotate through multiple time frames of service operations
- Demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to duties and a commitment to liberal arts education
- Collaborate well with others and help make (Division) staff a cohesive group
- Communicate, cooperate and collaborate well with others to achieve common office, division or University goals
- Willingly assists in various responsibilities as appropriate within the (Division) Division and other areas of the college as appropriate as required during high service demand times
- Develop and nurture an effective, productive, and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, faculty and staff co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a sense of humor, flexibility, and creativity
- Demonstrate strong written, telephone, and electronic (email and internet) communication skills and strengths in public speaking
- Communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights, or omissions
- Take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
- Demonstrate creativity and high energy
- Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion
Technical:
- Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office; proficient in Microsoft Office
Work Environment, Physical Demands:
- Multiple service hours; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with service interruptions; extensive customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work.
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.
A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Mount St. Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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