Literacy Specialist’s primary role:

Assist with the implementation of the reading/language arts program

Facilitate and implement the dyslexia program

Support and develop instructional goals

Facilitate implementation of new materials, methodologies, philosophies, and innovations using those that meet the needs of students served

Provide instruction in reading/language arts in collaboration with the classroom teacher to students identified with academic needs

Model demonstration lessons in reading/language arts and initiate conferences with teachers about effective strategies for classroom instruction

Conduct formal and informal professional development programs for the reading/language arts program