What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grades K-4 Reading/Language Arts Consultant position at Newtown Public Schools?
S andy Hook Elementary School
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
V acancy
R eading/Language Arts Consultant
March 6, 2025
Vacancy: Grades K-4 Reading/Language Arts Consultant
School: Sandy Hook Elementary School
Salary: As per Contract
Starting Date: August 2025
Qualifications: T he ideal candidate will have:
- Valid CT teaching certificate for this position (102, 097)
- Interest in working in a high-performing district in an elementary school
- Experience coaching teachers and leading professional learning.
- Deep understanding of the science of reading, structured literacy, and a
- Strong data analysis skills and experience using assessments to inform instruction.
- Strong knowledge of the MTSS process
- Lead data-driven instructional practices by leveraging assessments such as DIBELS,
- Support the implementation of structured phonics, vocabulary development,
- A ssist teachers in using data-driven decision-making to differentiate instruction and
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students in need of targeted literacy
- Provide direct support to students through evidence-based reading interventions.
- Lead PLCs focused on literacy best practices, data analysis, and instructional
- Foster collaborative discussions among teachers to enhance curriculum
- Provide professional development sessions on literacy instruction, assessment, and
- Work closely with school and district leadership to align literacy initiatives with
- Serve as a liaison between teachers, interventionists, and administrators to ensure
- Communicate with families as needed to provide literacy resources and strategies
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Commitment to promoting a positive culture
- Stay informed on literacy research and share best practices with staff
R esponsibilities: The Language Arts Consultant will be a part of the district and school based
leadership teams, coach teachers and provide direct instruction to students in need of interventions.
Deadline: Open until filled
To Apply: Please apply online through the following link:
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are
committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We
welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The
Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by
Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
