SY26/27 Reading Specialist

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:

%CF; Organizing and implementing multisensory structured language instruction,

%CF; Providing direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction based on student needs

%CF; Administering and interpreting educational assessments

%CF; Implement a range of effective strategies and reading interventions

%CF; Co-plan with classroom teacher,

%CF; Organize and disseminate ELA resources to school staff

%CF; Collect and organize and analyze data, including measures such DIBELS for grade-level meetings

%CF; Implement lessons specific to Common Core Standards and share instructional strategies

%CF; Participate in grade-level meetings

%CF; Lead specified curriculum meetings, as well as lead discussions around literacy practices

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

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

%CF; Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms.

%CF; Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of the dismissal process.

%CF; Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications:

%CF; Bachelor’s Degree in Reading and/or Special Education (Required)

%CF; Master’s degree in Reading and/or Special Education preferred

%CF; Prior teaching experience, especially in the classroom

%CF; Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gilingham preferred

%CF; Background and experience in the administration and interpretation of educational assessments

%CF; Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards

%CF; Excellent communication skills

Required license(s)/MTELs:

%CF; DESE License: Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement. Or

%CF; 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).

%CF; Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban setting preferred