Published 10 December 2024
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Vacancy for Reading Intervention Teacher
The Ministry of Education are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to function as:
Reading Intervention Teacher
The closing date for receipt of application is Thursday, 12th December, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competences
• Associate degree in Education with a focus on Primary Education
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literacy, Linguistics would be an asset
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching at the primary level or at the secondary level preferably in the area of literacy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skill.
• Knowledge of literacy development theories and best practices.
• Experience conducting trainings and capacity development activities with teachers
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad constituency including parents.
• Computer proficiency and competency in Microsoft applications
• Experience using technology to collect and manage assessment data.
• Research skills is an asset.
• Resource management skills is an asset.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
Scope of Work
The qualities being sought for the post of Reading Intervention Teacher are those of an educator with the required vision, knowledge, competences and drive to support the language and literacy acquisition of struggling students at the primary school level. The Reading Intervention Teacher will play an integral part in organizing and implementing an instructional intervention programme for students when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. He/she will work in collaboration with the classroom teacher to develop for each student, a personalized learning plan. This teacher will ensure that all students enrolled in the programme are engaged in an academic experience guided by high expectations and care and concern for each student’s developmental needs. He/she will also work closely with the classroom teacher to monitor the overall progress of the students who receive support through the Reading Intervention Programme. Periodically, in collaboration with the Instructional Coaches and the Language Enrichment Coordinator in the Curriculum Development Unit, this teacher will engage in activities to advance his/her professional competence in order to improve the learning experience of students in the Reading Intervention Programme.
Candidates must have the required knowledge, skills, competences, and years of professional experience in order to qualify for the position.
For more information on the application for the position of Reading Intervention Teacher.
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