AmeriCorps Reading Specialist '24-'25 School Year

AmeriCorps Reading Specialist Role:

Austin Achieve Public Schools seeks individuals with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree to serve as full-time AmeriCorps Reading Specialists at its Elementary, Middle and High Schools. AmeriCorps Reading Specialists will be trained to implement a unique reading intervention curriculum to serve students in grades 3-12 who are reading below grade level. AmeriCorps Reading Specialists will play an essential role in the success of Austin Achieve and our accelerated learning efforts via reading interventions for scholars who are behind academically due to the pandemic or other circumstances. 

AmeriCorps Reading Specialists will report directly to the AmeriCorps and Special Programs Director at our school district. AmeriCorps Reading Specialists are encouraged to live within their service community of Northeast Austin and involve themselves in the surrounding communities. AmeriCorps Reading Specialists must consent to a criminal history check as they will have recurring access to school-aged students who are considered a vulnerable population by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

AmeriCorps Reading Specialists will be required to wear the AmeriCorps logo daily, whether serving in person or remotely on camera. Appointments will be for one year, with an option for second year, if mutually agreed upon by the Program Director and the AmeriCorps Member.

AmeriCorps Reading Specialist Goals:

At the end of the program year, AmeriCorps members will be responsible for improved reading skills among AAPS students as evidenced by performance in the classroom, improved reading level and standardized tests scores. 

AmeriCorps Reading Specialist Essential Functions:

AmeriCorps Reading Specialists are full time AmeriCorps members and are expected to complete 1,700 hours of service per year.

AmeriCorps Reading Specialist Benefits:

In addition to the living allowance provided, AmeriCorps Reading Specialists may qualify for the following:

·   Health insurance coverage

·   Segal Education Award $6,895.00 (eligible upon completion)

·   Forbearance on eligible student loans

·   Support with childcare costs

·   Option to pursue alternative teaching certification through Region 13    during a second term of service