SY 24/25 READING SPECIALIST UPPER SCHOOL

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: Bachelors Degree in Reading and/or Special Education (Required) Masters 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