Vacancies:

West Valley High School

Tahquitz High School

SECONDARY LITERACY/INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

DEFINITION: The Secondary Literacy/Intervention Specialist provides and leads literacy instruction and
assessment, school-wide, through a combination of intervention, coaching and implementing the evidencebased practices found in the HUSD Literacy Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct Instruction of Students:
• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading services in individual, small group and/or full classroom settings.
• Uses assessment to identify needs to guide learning process towards student achievement of District’s literacy goals
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.
• Implements District-adopted curriculum with integrity.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and District-adopted literacy materials consistent with the standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students. 

• Uses assessment tools to regularly monitor students' growth.
• Provides updates of student progress regularly to the site administrator and District as requested. Literacy Leader:
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning instruction to meet the
needs of diverse learners.
• Provide leadership for the District’s literacy program.
• Provide professional development by training, coaching and supporting teachers and aides with
literacy programs and instructional practices.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping and reporting.
• Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.
• Provides curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports the District’s initiatives.
• Models and coaches instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group)
and provides follow-up support.
• Collaborates with and coaches teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyzes school literacy data and plans for future literacy needs.
• Participates in vertical and horizontal collaborative instructional planning.
• Assists with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions involving literacy.
• Uses approaches to literacy that closes the achievement/access gap, accelerates and sustain student achievement in part, through implementation of standards-based instruction.
• Addresses issues of race/ethnicity, language, culture and underserved student population as they impact literacy and education.
• Establishes ways for developing, implementing, and maintaining parent/community interaction and building student voice in literacy and education.
• Facilitates literacy dialogues/meetings
• Perform non-instructional duties including curriculum and instruction development, student
supervision, assessment, and consultation activities.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge Of:
• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of the area of reading;
• Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of the secondary student
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to secondary educational programming;
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures;
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the general school population
Ability To:
• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive reading intervention program for students who are behind grade level
• Close the achievement gap for students with greatest need in the area of reading.
• Serve as a literacy leader on site by engaging in coaching conversations, lesson observations, development and delivery of professional development.
• Collaborate with other Literacy Specialists on site and across the District
• Understand the developmental levels of a reader and accurately diagnose and prescribe the appropriate reading supports for the student and the teacher.
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions;
• Work effectively with staff, students and public;
• Make independent decisions;
• Work autonomously;
• Organize task, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks;
• Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills;
• Direct and instruct others;
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.

EDUCATION:
• Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in reading, English, or English
Development preferred.

CREDENTIAL:
• General Elementary, General Primary, Standard Elementary, Multiple Subject, or Single Subject
English. CLAD, BCLAD, SADAIE certification is required

EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess a Reading Certificate and/or Reading and Literacy Added Authorization or Specialist
Credential and/or three years experience teaching reading
• LETRS Certificate of Mastery desired or LETRS program in progress desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must
perform in carrying out the essential functions of the position.
Physical Demands: Sit, stand, reach, look down, turn neck (frequently); walk, bend, stoop, squat, push,
pull, climb stairs, reach above shoulders (occasionally); kneel, crawl, lay down, use foot controls
(infrequently); lift/carry items to 10 pounds (frequently), to 25 pounds (occasionally) and 26 – 90 pounds
(students, in emergencies); grasp/manipulate materials and supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing and
speaking (continuously).
Working Conditions: Indoor classrooms, outdoor school yard and grounds. Exposure to: student and
playground noise, communicable diseases, unruly students, air conditioning, seasonal temperatures, dust,
wind, pesticides and possible smog.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential
functions of the position.

COMPENSATION:
Teacher Salary Schedule
April, 2022

Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Hemet Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one of more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.

Inquiries about Title IX and its regulations may be referred to HUSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department ofEducation’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

HUSD's Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Carol Tomeo
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA  92545
(951) 765-5100
ctomeo@hemetusd.org

HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link.  

To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSD website at this link.

California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment