Title: Reading Olympics Advisor

Number of Units: 2

Location: District Wide

Number of Positions: 2 Per School

Job Description: The Reading Olympics is an annual academic competition that encourages students to read more and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills.

Effective: 2024 – 2025 School Year

Qualifications:

·         Experience: Prior experience in teaching students to read and organizing and supervising elementary/middle/high school age students. 

·         Skills: Organization, written and verbal communication, and supervision and management of students.

·         Education: Valid PA teaching certificate.

Essential Functions:

·         Coordinating books: Meeting with the team to ensure students are reading all the books before the competition.

·         Secure texts that align with competition guidelines.

·         Preparing the team: Practicing competition protocol, creating questions, and holding book discussions.

·         Organize and conduct regular practice sessions for students participating in the Reading Olympics.

·         Create questions based on identified texts to better prepare participants.

·         Previewing all resources before using them with students to ensure they are appropriate.

·         Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.

·         Deliver an information session to potential participants.

·         Arranging transportation: Scheduling and arranging transportation to and from the event.

·         Supervising the team: Accompanying the team to the event and supervising them.

·         Ensure students have signed permission slips and provide ongoing communication with families.

·         Chaperone your team on the night of the event.

·         Communicating with students and staff: Communicating with students, teachers, and the Reading Olympics staff, as required.

·         Encouraging parents: Encouraging parents to support at-home reading, attend the event, and serve as escorts.

·         Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere that promotes a love of reading.

·         Other duties as assigned by Administration.

·         Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.