What are the responsibilities and job description for the FY26: Teacher, Reading Specialist, Highland View ES, 1.0 FTE position at Montgomery County Public Schools?
Summary Description
The reading teacher supports students as they construct meaning in reading. Under the direction of the principal, the reading teacher provides services to administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents. In addition, the reading teacher uses both informal and standardized measures to diagnose the strengths and needs of individual students and/or groups of students. The reading teacher teaches basic and developmental reading. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
Job Specific Information
The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. This job includes required summer days to be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
Job
Reading Specialist
Organization
Highland View Elementary School
Primary Location
Silver Spring
Schedule
Full-time
Working Months
10
Shift
Day Job
Job Posting
Apr 7, 2025, 3:34:17 PM
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of MCPS goals and guidelines and current professional research in order to coordinate and evaluate all schoolwide reading services. Thorough knowledge of educational process; background in content area desirable. Ability to assume responsibility as approved by the principal and in conjunction with other school leaders (i.e., resource teachers, counselors) in initiating and providing reading services that are consistent with the needs of all students.Ability to articulate a schoolwide reading program to staff, students, parents, feeder and receiving schools. Ability to provide in-school training in reading and language arts to school staff. Ability to serve as a schoolwide resource. Ability to work effectively with principal, staff and parents. Skillsin written and oral communication, human relations, organization and management. Completion of MCPS Teacher Test.
Education Training Experience
Master^s degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading. Advanced Professional Certificate. Three years teaching and/or clinical experience, preferably at the level of assignment. Eligible for Maryland reading specialist certification. Experience in administering, analyzing, and interpreting standardized tests. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Master^s degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading; Advanced Professional Certificate; Maryland reading specialist certification.
The reading teacher supports students as they construct meaning in reading. Under the direction of the principal, the reading teacher provides services to administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents. In addition, the reading teacher uses both informal and standardized measures to diagnose the strengths and needs of individual students and/or groups of students. The reading teacher teaches basic and developmental reading. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
Job Specific Information
The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. This job includes required summer days to be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
Job
Reading Specialist
Organization
Highland View Elementary School
Primary Location
Silver Spring
Schedule
Full-time
Working Months
10
Shift
Day Job
Job Posting
Apr 7, 2025, 3:34:17 PM
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of MCPS goals and guidelines and current professional research in order to coordinate and evaluate all schoolwide reading services. Thorough knowledge of educational process; background in content area desirable. Ability to assume responsibility as approved by the principal and in conjunction with other school leaders (i.e., resource teachers, counselors) in initiating and providing reading services that are consistent with the needs of all students.Ability to articulate a schoolwide reading program to staff, students, parents, feeder and receiving schools. Ability to provide in-school training in reading and language arts to school staff. Ability to serve as a schoolwide resource. Ability to work effectively with principal, staff and parents. Skillsin written and oral communication, human relations, organization and management. Completion of MCPS Teacher Test.
Education Training Experience
Master^s degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading. Advanced Professional Certificate. Three years teaching and/or clinical experience, preferably at the level of assignment. Eligible for Maryland reading specialist certification. Experience in administering, analyzing, and interpreting standardized tests. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Master^s degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading; Advanced Professional Certificate; Maryland reading specialist certification.
Salary : $62,558 - $127,334
