Reading Specialist | Western Oregon University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessInstructingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesWritingService Orientation

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsAdministrativeCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation Ordering

Tasks

Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among student
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping condit
Track students' progress on computer-based programs, such as reading fluency and comprehension.

Technology

Operating system softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Alternative computer keyboardsAssistive amplification systemsAudio tape recorders or playersBraille slatesBraille stylusesBunsen burnersCommunication boardsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasEmergency first aid kitsEnteral feeding equipmentEye controlled computer mouse equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2057.00	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	title_inference	$64,880 median$102,730 top	-1.9%	-180

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Comprehensive IEP development — lead the full IEP process from evaluation through implementation and annual review for a diverse middle school caseload, ensuring legal compliance and measurable outcomes.
Complex behavioral intervention plans — design, implement, and evaluate individualized behavior support plans for students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs.
Multi-disability instructional programming — create and autonomously deliver differentiated curricula addressing the academic, functional, and social goals of students across a wide range of handicapping conditions.
Transition planning and independent living skills — integrate daily living, self-advocacy, and vocational readiness instruction into each student's long-range educational plan.
Crisis decision-making — exercise sound professional judgment to de-escalate behavioral incidents and implement safety protocols within the school environment without supervisory prompting.
Multidisciplinary collaboration — facilitate productive working relationships with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and administrators to resolve complex academic and behavioral challenges.
Inclusion coordination — negotiate and oversee student placement in mainstream classes, providing co-teaching support and consulting general educators on effective accommodations.
Family and community partnerships — lead sensitive IEP meetings involving parents, legal advocates, and outside agency representatives, reaching consensus on individualized student plans.
Data-driven instructional refinement — use assessment data, spreadsheet analysis, and progress monitoring software to evaluate program effectiveness and adapt interventions for non-routine student cases.
Professional writing and documentation — produce legally defensible IEPs, evaluation summaries, and behavioral reports that meet district, state, and federal standards.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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