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Reading Specialist

Etqan Global Academy

Doha, Qatar

Furnished accommodation will be provided

Airfare will be provided

Start August 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: English
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications for becoming a reading specialist in education typically involve a combination of education, certification, and experience. Here's an outline of the qualifications commonly required:

Bachelor's degree in education. Majors in elementary education, English, or literacy studies.
Master's Degree in literacy education, reading specialist education, or a closely related field is a plus.
Specialized Training in literacy instruction, including courses in phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, and assessment techniques.
Experience working with students in literacy-rich environments and implementing evidence-based reading interventions is a must.

Job Benefits:

Tax-free salary
Transportation
Health care
Paid vacations
External and internal professional development
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description:

EGA is hiring a K-12 reading specialist. We are seeking a highly trained educator dedicated to fostering literacy skills among students across all grade levels. Armed with specialized qualifications and experience, EGA's Reading Specialist's main objectives include assessing students' reading abilities, providing targeted instruction and interventions, collaborating with teachers and administrators to support literacy initiatives, analyzing data to inform instructional decisions, engaging with parents and the community to promote literacy at home, and continually pursuing professional development to stay current with best practices in literacy instruction. Ultimately, their role is pivotal in ensuring that all students have the foundational reading skills necessary for academic success and lifelong learning.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

BACKGROUND

EGA is an IB PYP accredited school, an MYP Candidate, and a CIS member school that offers an advanced education model in Doha, Qatar in addition to the Qatari Curriculum for the Arabic Language, Islamic, and Social Studies. As of the academic year 2022/2023, we provide schooling to Pre-KG to Grade 8 students, and we plan for natural growth up to grade 12 in successive years.

EGA's education philosophy emphasizes inquiry, stimulates curiosity, and fosters comprehension and creativity. Students at the EGA acquire and practice strong leadership skills and develop a sense of global responsibility.

SCHOOL CAMPUS

The school operates out of a purposely built campus situated on a 60,000 square meter land plot in the Northside of Doha. As of the academic year 2023/2024, our enrollment is nearly 1,600 students; however, the school campus' total enrollment capacity is 4,650 students.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

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