SY26/27 Reading Specialist

Summary: The Reading Specialist is a specialist in all aspects of ELA instruction; reading, writing, and spelling. The Reading Specialist provides high-level literacy support for members of the school community. 

Major Responsibilities: 

● Organizing and implementing multisensory structured language instruction, 

● Providing direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction based on student needs 

● Administering and interpreting educational assessments 

● Implement a range of effective strategies and reading interventions 

● Co-plan with classroom teacher, 

● Organize and disseminate ELA resources to school staff 

● Collect and organize and analyze data, including measures such DIBELS for grade-level meetings 

● Implement lessons specific to Common Core Standards and share instructional strategies 

● Participate in grade-level meetings 

● Lead specified curriculum meetings, as well as lead discussions around literacy practices 

● Assist in the analysis of school-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in reading and teacher effectiveness 

● Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students 

● Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms. 

● Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of the dismissal process. 

● Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend 

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education (Required) 

● Master’s degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education preferred 

● Prior teaching experience, especially in the classroom 

● Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gillingham preferred 

● Background and experience in the administration and interpretation of educational assessments 

● Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards 

● Excellent communication skills 

 Required license(s)/MTELs: 

● DESE License: Elementary 1-6; Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement. 

● Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban setting preferred