Nevada Revised Statutes Title 34. Education § 388.159. Literacy specialist:  Designation;  additional compensation;  provision of professional development in subject area of reading;  regulations

(a) Demonstrate the ability to improve the literacy of pupils;

(b) Demonstrate competency in effective instruction in literacy and the administration of assessments;

(c) Demonstrate an understanding of building relationships with teachers and other adults;

(d) Collaborate with the principal of the public elementary school to develop a schedule of professional development and assist in providing such professional development;  and

(e) Assist teachers at the school by implementing a system of support which includes various methods to provide intervention services and intensive instruction for pupils who have been identified as deficient in the subject area of reading.

(a) A licensed teacher designated as a literacy specialist pursuant to this section;  or

(b) A licensed teacher who is employed by a school district or charter school to teach at an elementary school and provides instruction in reading.

(a) Any training or professional development that a licensed teacher designated as a literacy specialist is required to successfully complete;

(b) Any professional development that a teacher employed by a school district or charter school to teach at an elementary school is required to receive as developed by a licensed teacher designated as a literacy specialist in the subject area of reading;  and

(c) The duties and responsibilities of a licensed teacher designated as a literacy specialist.