Position: Part-Time Reading Specialist Teacher, Lower School

Organizational Background

From the top of Mount St. Alban, St. Albans School looks up to the Washington National Cathedral
and out to the United States Capitol. Our location serves as an embodiment and constant reminder
of the School’s motto: Pro Ecclesia et Pro Patria, for Church and for Country. The School was
established in 1909 by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation (PECF). Our mission is to
prepare boys in grades 4 through 12 to develop and use their spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and
physical gifts not for themselves alone, but in service of the greater community. As an Episcopal
school, we welcome and embrace boys of all faiths and backgrounds to this caring community that
learns, prays, plays, sings, and eats together. We are committed to a diversity among students,
faculty, and staff that shapes and enriches our shared experiences.

As part of the PECF, St. Albans, the Cathedral, the National Cathedral School, and Beauvoir benefit
from strong ties and collaboration.

Job Description

St Albans School is seeking a part-time reading specialist to support reading instruction in 4th, 5th,
and 6th-grade classrooms. Candidates interested in the position must have a strong foundation in
essential reading instruction, enjoy working with boys, collaborate well with colleagues, and be an
effective literacy coach to faculty. Interested candidates must be well-versed in reading assessment
to provide tailored and effective reading instruction and be especially attuned to the unique needs of
boys in the literacy classroom.
Specifically, the well qualified candidate will:

• Provide literacy instruction in whole-class and small-group settings
• Attend grade level meetings to discuss student progress and plan classroom instruction
• Support teachers in administering reading assessments, organizing data, and analyzing data to

St. Albans looks for candidates who will immerse themselves in the life of the school.
The position may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not
preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Classification:

• Faculty Staff
• 10-month 12-month Temporary
• Full-Time Part-Time
• Exempt Non-Exempt
• Designated Onsite Telework Eligible
• Salary Hourly

Reporting: Reports directly to the Head of Lower School

Salary Range: $16,139-38,256 - Depending upon qualifications and teaching experience.

Supervision Exercised

For the purposes of management, performance assessment, and span of control, the part-time
Reading Specialist Teacher directly supervises:

• None

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Three years of elementary school literacy experience

Education: A completed 4-year Degree

Certifications: N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in using ERB; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience teaching at an Independent School preferred.

Work Behaviors

This position requires an individual with the following characteristics:

• Commitment to St. Albans School’s values
• Good character, kindness, and an open heart and mind
• Integrity and honesty, with the highest ethical standards to choose the hard right over the

easy wrong.

• Personally accountable; assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of

• Accessible and responsive; serves others through collaborative problem-solving and

• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves

• Strong team player with high EQ, making it a key priority to develop strong relationships

• Invests the time to be a visible, engaged, and engaging presence on campus.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility.
• Flexible and receptive to change.

Working Conditions

Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule (approximately 10 hours of work each week) that is
generally Monday through Friday between the general hours of 8 AM to 4 PM. The schedule will be
for Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 pounds, ability to walk for extended
lengths of time over potentially rough terrain.

Work Environment:: Generally, work is performed in an indoor climate controlled environment, but
will also include outdoor supervision of students at periodic intervals

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to STAjobs@stalbansschool.org
with “Part Time Reading Specialist” written in the subject line.

Additional Information

An Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Albans is committed to creating and maintaining a community that celebrates a diversity of
voices and perspectives and fosters respect for everyone. St. Albans School welcomes and values
individuals from all backgrounds. Such diversity is essential to a community of learning and growth.
In nurturing the hearts, minds, and bodies of its students, St. Albans prepares boys for fulfilling lives
of responsibility, leadership, and service to others.

St. Albans is an equal opportunity employer. We select and promote employees based on
qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender,
sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.