Reading Specialist (Lanesborough Elementary)

Mount Greylock Regional School District is seeking applicants for a 1.0 FTE Reading Specialist Teacher position for the 2025-2026 academic year for Lanesborough Elementary School (PreK-6): JOB TITLE: Reading Specialist (LES) REPORTS TO: Principal POSITION: MGEA Educator, Full-time (10 month employee) POSITION SUMMARY: Reading Specialists work extensively with students to improve specific reading skills working with the five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills. This teacher helps students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth. The reading teacher provides leadership, coordination, collaboration,and innovation in reading instruction for general and special education teachers within the school. The Reading Specialist should be aware of current trends, research and best practices related to reading instruction. QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Reading Specialist, All Levels & Elementary, 1-6. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred. SEI Endorsement. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders. Orton-Gillingham Associate Level certification preferred. Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice. Experienced in data-driven decisions to alter instruction and curriculum. Familiar with Multi-tiered systems of support and Response to intervention models. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives. • Using a variety of culturally and linguistically sustaining best practices appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs. • Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. • Assessing levels of student achievement effectively, analyzing data, and prescribing actions for improvement. • Actively participate in Team meetings to help make referrals for special education if needed. • Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment. • Adapting lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students. • Communicating orally and in writing with students, parents, and others. • Working collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners. • Modeling effective teaching strategies and techniques. • Participating in school-wide professional development activities. • Actively participate in monthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings. • Communicating high standards and expectations for all students. • Performing duties as requested by the Principal. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is subject to the provisions of M. G. L. Chapter 71 and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Mount Greylock Educators’ Association and the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION: The salary range for Educator positions with Mt. Greylock RSD are commensurate with education and related experience with annual salaries ranging from $50,474 to $110, 081 (for 2025-2026). Mount Greylock RSD offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; including a choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO,PPO and POS healthcare plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue Freedom with Orthodontics, and Blue 20/20 Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, Cancer and Critical Illness insurance coverage plans are available on a voluntary basis. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process to include National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment. MISSION: At Mount Greylock Regional School District, our mission is to create a community of learners working together in a safe and challenging learning environment that encourages restorative based processes, respect, inclusive diversity, courtesy, integrity, and responsibility through high expectations and cooperation resulting in lifelong learning and personal growth. Lanesborough Elementary Vision: We are a community of life-long learners who are ready to problem solve all challenges. Through persistence and resilience, we cultivate social-emotional readiness and academic excellence in the 21st century classroom. Core Beliefs: Courtesy: We are committed to fostering and maintaining an environment free of all types of fear and intimidation. Based on our core belief that individuals are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, it is our policy to prohibit any conduct that constitutes a climate in which individuals feel fear and/or intimidation. Inclusive Diversity: We recognize that students come to us with diverse experiences, interests, strengths, and needs. It is therefore essential that all students have access to challenging and personally meaningful curriculum and instruction. Integrity: We believe in the integrity of all members of the school community and the commitment to academic honesty and support of our quest for authentic learning. By adhering to ethical principles, acting honorably and assuring that there is consistency between beliefs, words, and actions, we individually demonstrate integrity and high moral character. Respect: We nurture the whole child and ensure that each student receives a new opportunity every day to perform at his/her best. We believe that developing caring and supportive relationships between and among educators, students and parents lead to higher levels of student achievement. Responsibility: We recognize the responsibility of the entire school community to ensure the success of all students. All students learn when their passions and talents are coupled with high expectations and academic rigor in a safe and caring environment. Restorative Based Processes: We are best when students are first. All decisions are centered on the needs of the whole child. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Mt. Greylock Regional School District is committed to maintaining and promoting an educational environment free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment. The civil rights of all school community members are guaranteed by law, and the protection of those rights is of utmost importance and priority to the District. The members of the school community include the School Committee, employees, administration, faculty, staff, students, volunteers in the schools, and parties contracted to perform work for the Mt. Greylock Regional School District. Mt. Greylock Regional School District does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of Mt.Greylock Regional School District from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities. Such discrimination will not be tolerated. Retaliation against any student or other individual who has complained of discrimination, including harassment, or individuals who have cooperated with an investigation of such a complaint, is also unlawful and will not be tolerated. Mount Greylock RSD is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $50,474 - $110,000