Reading Clinician (part-time)
Description
As a Reading Clinician, you will provide one-on-one reading instruction at our West Houston office (Rogerdale & Richmond). Your work will make a positive, life-long impact on the lives of children with reading difficulties.
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Our program is on the cutting edge of the science of reading. Training is provided in phonologically-based explicit reading instruction. This is the instruction we used in a study with the University of Texas and National Institute of Health that demonstrated massive changes in brain function as we developed reading skills in struggling readers.
What you'll do
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Provide explicit reading instruction to students.
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Periodically administer Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) reading tests.
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Work with students to help them improve phonological processing, decoding skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
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Follow prescribed lesson plan for each individual student.
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Maintain encouraging environment to help students learn and improve.
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Guide parents through exercises that are to be practiced at home.
What we're looking for
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At least 18 years of age
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Must speak English
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An individual who thrives on helping others and is enthusiastic, open-minded, and empathetic; someone who is capable of independently seeking guidance and information.
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Ability to follow explicit teaching protocol
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No teaching experience necessary
Family Literacy Network is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to employ the most qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law.