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United Way of Central Indiana ReadUP Reading Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana
United Way of Central Indiana
Job Description
Job Title: ReadUPReadingSpecialist Department: Impact Team Reports to: Early Care and Learning Director FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly Assignment Length: Mid August- Early May;approximately8- 10hours/week Salary Range: $35/hour
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.
Summary and Scope
ReadUPis a tutoring programthattargetsthirdgrade studentswho aretwelveto eighteen monthsbehind in reading.Tutors are volunteers whodedicate one hour of their time per weektoreadone-on-one with two students for thirty minutes each.ReadUPtakes place three days a weekat various schools throughout Central Indiana.The Reading Specialistis responsible forassistancewith program implementation at the school,monitoringstudent progress, and providing support and feedback to volunteer tutors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of theEarly Care and Learning Director and the Manager ofReadUP, the Reading Specialist will:
- Travel to assigned schools3 timesperweek(mileage stipend provided)
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``` - Communicate regularly with volunteer tutorsvia email(and occasionally phone)regardingschedules, tutor absences, and other program information
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``` - Monitor student progress,update reading levels regularly, andsubmitregular reports to UWCI
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``` - Monitor student/tutor interactions and provide tutor feedback and support accordingly
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``` - Assistwith administration and collection of program surveys
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``` - AttendregularReading Specialist meetings
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``` - Monitor program supplies and update/reorganize supplies as needed
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``` - Plan and host holiday and end-of-year recognition events for students and volunteers(fundingprovided by UWCI)
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``` - Attend and help coordinateadditionalprogram-related events outside of regular program time, as able and as approved by UWCI staff
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
Ideal candidateswillpossessa degree in Education and at leastfiveyears of classroom experience (preferablyinelementary) andwill be knowledgeable onbest practices in reading.
Education and/or Experience
ABachelors ofArtsin Education or related fieldis preferred. Work experience may substitute for education.
Language Skills
Employeesmustpossessthe following:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret generalprogram materials
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``` - Ability to writegeneralbusiness correspondence
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``` - Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints fromvolunteersor members of theschool community
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``` - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions frommanagement,school staff, volunteers,peers,and thegeneral public
Other Skills and Abilities:
Employeesmustpossess:
- Strong communicationand relationship building skills
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``` - Ability to travel locally
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Validdriver's license and state mandated automobile insurancerequired.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk orhear.Some delivery of program materials and heavy lifting may berequired.
Work Environment
The noise lev l in the work environment is usually moderate.