SY26/27 Reading Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The literacy teacher is a specialist in all aspects of ELA instruction; reading, writing, and spelling. The literacy teacher 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 Reading and/or Special Education (Required)

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

● Prior teaching experience, especially in the classroom

● Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gilingham 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: Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement. Or

● Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s).

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