Springfield Local Schools
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CERTIFICATED VACANCY
2025 - 2026 School Year

Title:

Teacher on Special Assignment - Certified Reading Specialist (K-8)

Reports To:

Building Principal & Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs

Location:

Split Crissey/Holland Intermediate

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary:

Per adopted salary schedule

Qualifications:

1. Valid and appropriate teaching certificate/license from the State of Ohio is required.

2. Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification.

3. Trained in Phonics First Level I through Brainspring Learning.

4. Record of good attendance and strong work ethic.

5. Evidence of a Master’s Degree in Education.

6. Evidence of good moral character as established in section 3301-20-01 of the Ohio

Administrative Code

7. Knowledge of state competency models and learner outcomes associated with Ohio Assessments.

8. Proven ability to deliver evidence-based interventions at a high level.

9. Willingness to meet the needs of all students.

10. Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

11. Ability to maintain confidential information.

12. Ability to use technology for data collection.

13. Recent teaching experience in a K-3 ELA classroom setting is preferred.

14. Willingness to participate in future training.

15. Willingness to follow assigned work schedule.

16. Willingness to work in school-sponsored and school-related activities.

17. Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to promote student achievement.

18. Knowledge of the Science of Reading and Ohio’s Dyslexia Support Laws.

19. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

20. Experience working with a culturally diverse student population is preferred.

21. Alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board of Education may find appropriate.

General Description:

Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs, this position is responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions and assessments aligned to Ohio’s Dyslexia Support Laws. The Certified Reading Specialist provides individual or small

group instruction to at-risk students. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating dyslexia screening across grades K-8.

Essential Functions:

1. Delivers evidence-based interventions in grades K-3 through the MTSS tiered system of support that focuses specifically on individual student needs.

2. Administers and monitors a variety of assessment measures, including CTOPP2 as aligned with the District Dyslexia Plan and MTSS.

3. Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress through data management systems.

4. Attends professional development and training related to Ohio’s Dyslexia Support laws and intervention programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research.

5. Provides professional development pertaining to Ohio’s Dyslexia Support laws.

6. Monitors, reports, and communicates student progress and performance across MTSS tiers.

7. Coordinates, reports, and communicates parent and teacher referrals for dyslexia screening.

8. Communicates as needed with all staff to ensure a team approach to problem-solving.

9. Helps maintain safety and security in the building.

10. Accesses and responds to electronic communication (i.e., website, email, voice mail,etc.) daily.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens.

2. Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

3. Remains compliant with district policies regarding alcohol and substance use/abuse. (ie: PO 3122.01 and PO 3170)

4. Conducts all work in a safe and responsible manner.

5. Integrates technology into classroom instruction.

6. Maintains privileged information as appropriate.

7. Conducts other duties related to the Certified Reading Specialist (Teacher-on-Assignment) responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Academic Affairs

Additional Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.

2. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

3. Occasional interaction among unruly children.

4. Occasional lifting and carrying of 15-30 pounds.

5. Repetitive hand motion (e.g. computer keyboard)

6. Frequent interruptions of duties by students, visitors, staff and/or telephone.

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

Teacher on Special Assignment - Reading Specialist (K-8)