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Posted: 28-Apr-24
Location: Hempstead, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3874
About Hofstra:
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island's largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it's a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title: Part-Time Literacy Specialist
School/Division: School of Education
Office: Reading/Writing Learning Clinic
Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time
Description:
Reporting to the Director of the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic, the Part-Time Literacy Specialist works with elementary (grades 1st-6th) and/or secondary students (middle school and high school) attending the literacy programs at the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic. The Literacy Specialist provide small group and/or individual instruction focusing on the development of proficient reading and writing strategies within a workshop approach to instruction. For the summer literacy program, applicants must be available to work part-time Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plans curriculum for each instructional session informed by an understanding of literacy from a socio-cultural and socio-psycholinguistic perspective. Instruction is organized based on students' literacy strengths and needs and provides opportunities for students to make use of 21st century literacies.
- Conducts initial and final assessments.
- Communicates with parents during parent teacher conferences.
- Keeps detailed records of students' files.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Literacy Studies, Literacy, Reading or another related field with certification as NYS Literacy Specialist grades birth-6 and/or grades 5-12 required.
- Minimum 1-3 years of related experience.
- Candidates with other related certifications with relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience with formal and informal reading and writing assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to teach reading and writing, and experience with developing a reading and writing workshop.
- Commitment to working with a diverse population.
- Collaborative, organized, and detail oriented.
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years' experience working with students with reading and writing difficulties is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with miscue analysis.
EEO Statement:
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
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