What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Teacher position at North Collins CSD?
STARTING DATE: August 27, 2025
TYPE OF APPT: Probationary, Full Time 1.0 FTE
QUALIFICATIONS: NYS Certification in Literacy or Reading (Birth-Grade 6 or All Grades)
SALARY RANGE: $43,654 - $90,747 (MA)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply through WNYRIC Job Application System. Visit www.northcollins.com for details.
DESCRIPTION: Provide intervention services to general education students who need support in acquiring the skills necessary for reading success, with an emphasis on Tier 3 students. Analyze and utilize a variety of sources of student performance data and collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and staff to plan for improving literacy outcomes for students. The reading specialist will schedule and meet with grade level teachers to manage the Response to Intervention for Tier II and Tier III identification and intervention. Reports to the Elementary Principal.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Effective verbal, written, and electronic communicator.
- Working knowledge of the literacy needs of students PreK-6.
- Capable of using technology tools for collecting, communicating, and disseminating student data.
- Passionate about helping children.
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, parents, staff, administration, and the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and provide high-quality, targeted literacy interventions to individual and small groups of students using Science of Reading based strategies and resources.
- Use assessments to diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses, and match these skills with appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to establish student reading goals and create tools for progress monitoring of students.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.
- Participate in data team meetings to assess student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Serve on the Elementary Response to Intervention (RtI) Steering Committee.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by a Supervisor/Administration.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 7, 2025
North Collins Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $43,654 - $90,747