Reading Supervisor

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Position Information

Position Title

Reading Supervisor

Position Type

Temporary

Job Number

SA5142122

Full or Part Time

Part-Time 0-19 Hours (<50% ex. Coaches/Per Diem)

Employee Status

Temporary

Posting Date

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Reading Supervisors are highly skilled teachers of literacy with many years of teaching experience. They are assigned approximately 3-5 Chapman tutors to observe each week during tutoring sessions from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tutoring may take place on Chapman University, local school site, or remotely. The Reading Supervisors will:

• Review the tutors’ lesson plans.
• Note whether the Common Core State Standards have been include
• Observe the tutors’ lessons.
• Record observations.
• Provide written comments with positive and constructive suggestions for further tutoring
• Meet briefly with all Reading Supervisors and Course Instructor for any overall class’ needs
• Debrief with small group of Chapman teachers. At the end of each session, the Reading Supervisor meets with the group of assigned Chapman tutors observed.
• Chapman tutors share their experiences with each other, the Reading Supervisors comment on what was observed, offering suggestions and recommendations, modeling student-responsive instruction, and offering positive support.

Responsibilities

• Observe the tutor’s lesson (note whether Common Core and other standards are included), review tutor’s lesson plan and record comments on lesson observations.
• Provide written feedback with positive and constructive suggestions for future tutoring.
• Debrief with Chapman-assigned tutors at the end of each tutoring session. Comment on overall tutoring, offering suggestions and recommendations, and offering positive support.
• Meet before and mid-way through tutoring program with all Reading Supervisors and course instructor for any overall class needs.
• Attend Literacy Celebration and interact with families and tutoring dyads in support. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Multiple subjects, single subject and/or education specialist credential.
• Experienced and credentialed classroom teacher who is currently teaching or who has taught language arts to elementary, middle-school, or high school students.
• Demonstrated commitment to furthering equity, diversity, and the improvement of public education.
• Experience in inclusive education and/or differentiated instruction.
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and academic excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills and use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of technology.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of research-based literacy teaching practices
• Knowledge and experience in literacy intervention teaching practices
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching in literacy instruction.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Some evening and weekend work hours and work location can be on campus or off-site.

Different work shifts
Standard hours of the university are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Please list work schedule if different:
4-6:30 p.m. one day per week
(The selected weekday is dependent on the scheduling of Teacher Education program’s reading methods course which is typically on Tuesdays or Thursdays)

Minimum Number of References

3

Maximum Number of References

3

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Certification/License
3. 3 References Listed on One Page

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter