What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower and Middle School Reading Specialist position at Lower School?
Fort Bend Christian Academy is accepting applications for a Lower and Middle School Reading Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year.
Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) is a private, college-preparatory school serving Pre-K through grade 12 with over 850 students. Located on a beautiful 35-acre campus in Sugar Land, Texas, FBCA provides a strong academic and spiritual foundation, where students learn to think critically in their studies with a foundation that is grounded in a Biblical worldview.
Our Mission:
Fort Bend Christian Academy exists to glorify God through excellence in college-preparatory Christian education. Our mission is to equip students to thrive spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Our Vision:
Inspiring students to excellence for the glory of God.
Our Core Values:
- Christlike Character
- Biblical Focus
- Partnership with Christian Churches and the Home
- Education for Kingdom Purposes
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Reading Specialist to support literacy instruction in Lower and Middle School. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in literacy education, expertise in structured literacy approaches, and a passion for helping students develop strong reading skills. This specialist will implement Wilson Fundations (PreK-3rd grade), support guided reading in Lower School, and provide Tier 2 interventions for students with dyslexia and reading difficulties. A commitment to integrating Biblical principles into literacy instruction and fostering a love for reading is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Targeted Literacy Intervention & Support
- Provide Tier 2 reading interventions using Wilson Fundations and other structured literacy approaches.
- Conduct small group, pull-out intervention sessions for struggling readers.
- Assess student progress using tools like DIBELS, Acadience, and running records.
- Collaborate with teachers and administration to adjust interventions as needed.
Guided Reading & Classroom Support
- Lead Wilson Fundations implementation (PreK-3rd grade).
- Support teachers in guided reading instruction and leveled text selection.
- Model effective phonics, fluency, and comprehension strategies in small group settings.
- Maintain a leveled book library and literacy resources.
Teacher Coaching & Professional Development
- Coach teachers in implementing structured literacy strategies aligned with the Science of Reading.
- Provide training on dyslexia awareness, phonics instruction, and guided reading best practices.
- Assist in data-driven literacy instruction and differentiated learning strategies.
Program Leadership & Parent Engagement
- Oversee Wilson Fundations program and guided reading in Lower School.
- Track student progress and maintain detailed intervention records.
- Communicate with parents about student progress and home literacy strategies.
- Host parent workshops on literacy development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, or Reading (Master’s preferred).
- Reading Specialist certification and Wilson Fundations training (required).
- Experience in guided reading, literacy intervention, and structured literacy approaches.
- Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading and evidence-based practices.
- Proficiency in literacy assessments and instructional technology.
Spiritual and Personal Qualifications:
- Be a mature Christian who supports the school's "Statement of Faith" and whose lifestyle is consistent with the school's "Declaration of Values" and "Characteristics of Professional Excellence"
- Participate regularly in worship at a Christian church
- Be able to articulate a deep, biblically-centered philosophy of Christian education
- Demonstrate a passionate devotion to serving a great diversity of students and parents
- Be self-motivated, creative, and display an eagerness to help others
- Exhibit an ability to work in high pressure situations
- Commit to the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move around the classroom and school campus
- Capable of using computers and other educational technology
- Able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds (books, supplies, etc.)
Additional Details:
- Shift Type: Full-Time, 11-month schedule
- Evaluation: Will be conducted annually by the Director of Curriculum
- Location: Lower & Middle School
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
