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Worcester Cultural Academy is seeking a talented Reading Specialist to provide literacy support to students between the grades of Kindergarten through 5th grade. Successful candidates will possess experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with disabilities and a passion for pioneering collaborative curriculum development set at a living history museum. The Reading Specialist reports directly to the Principal.MissionWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School provides students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public Schools mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences.
In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.About the SchoolWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School opened in 2023 and serves students in grades K-5 SY2024-2025. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org.Qualifications Possession of at least an initial teaching license in Reading Specialist All Levels. Completion of a Massachusetts Reading Program All Levels approved program. Possession of a Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement.
Bachelors degree in education or related field required, Masters degree required. At least five years of teaching experience Certification with a multi-sensory reading approach such as Orton-Gillingham, or Wilson Reading preferred. Experience facilitating small-group literacy interventions. Experience using a multi-sensory intervention program in language based classrooms.
Experience in elementary school setting preferred.Responsibilities Work directly with students, either individually or in a small group. Work with classroom teachers to develop strategies to aid in improved literacy for all students. Assess students in their classroom and develop appropriate interventions. Collaborate with both general educators and special educators to discuss concerns.
Perform other duties as determined by the Principal. Demonstrate a collaborative spirit of We are crew, not passengers from EL Education Prepare students for Student-Led Conference through the creation of Portfolios Attend and facilitate Student-Led Conferences (~2 per year)Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves.
School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout.Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.orgAnswer the following in your cover letter: o Please describe your philosophy of education with specific reference to your vision for literacy education and the creations of language based classrooms. 2 letters of recommendation 3 references with contact information ResumeWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits: Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule: Day shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: In person
In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.About the SchoolWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School opened in 2023 and serves students in grades K-5 SY2024-2025. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org.Qualifications Possession of at least an initial teaching license in Reading Specialist All Levels. Completion of a Massachusetts Reading Program All Levels approved program. Possession of a Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement.
Bachelors degree in education or related field required, Masters degree required. At least five years of teaching experience Certification with a multi-sensory reading approach such as Orton-Gillingham, or Wilson Reading preferred. Experience facilitating small-group literacy interventions. Experience using a multi-sensory intervention program in language based classrooms.
Experience in elementary school setting preferred.Responsibilities Work directly with students, either individually or in a small group. Work with classroom teachers to develop strategies to aid in improved literacy for all students. Assess students in their classroom and develop appropriate interventions. Collaborate with both general educators and special educators to discuss concerns.
Perform other duties as determined by the Principal. Demonstrate a collaborative spirit of We are crew, not passengers from EL Education Prepare students for Student-Led Conference through the creation of Portfolios Attend and facilitate Student-Led Conferences (~2 per year)Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves.
School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout.Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.orgAnswer the following in your cover letter: o Please describe your philosophy of education with specific reference to your vision for literacy education and the creations of language based classrooms. 2 letters of recommendation 3 references with contact information ResumeWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits: Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule: Day shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: In person
