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