Lower School Reading Specialist

Lower School Reading Specialist

10-month Part-Time, August 2025

We’re looking for someone who:

·         is an expert in reading education and is energized when working with young readers

·         enjoys collaborative work with teachers and administrators

·         is motivated by our commitment to community and excellence in teaching and learning, joining the school in initiatives such as our future Innovation Hub and Technology Lab

·         will commit to a school mission of seeking truth, building character, and nurturing all

·         loves Huntsville…or would enjoy living in a mid-sized city ranked #1 by US News and World Report for its affordability, booming job market, and access to many activities including the arts and outdoors

Who we are:

At Randolph School, PK-12 students become lifelong thinkers, creative problem solvers, and fearless leaders as they learn to embrace their full potential, prepare for a purposeful future and create epic possibilities for success. Randolph School is situated on two campuses within a mile of each other in Jones Valley on the southeastern side of Huntsville, Alabama, which was named in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best cities in the United States to live. The 17-acre Drake campus houses pre-kindergarten through grade eight, while the Upper School is located at the 76-acre Garth campus. Through a commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, the school’s program and its faculty demand diligence and discipline while encouraging creativity and discovery. Above all, the school emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.

The K-4 Reading Specialist is responsible for supporting student literacy achievement, with particular emphasis on Tier II and Tier III instruction. The Specialist will provide individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling with reading. Along with the Director of Learning Services, the Specialist will work directly with lower school faculty and administrators in implementing a strategic plan to support classrooms in reading instruction based on school baseline data and early reading assessments.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

·         Provide small-group classroom-based support to implement a comprehensive literacy program

·         Work collaboratively with the faculty and administrators to collect and analyze data and implement a quality literacy program that is research-based, aligns with the science of reading, and meets the needs of the students 

·         Along with administrators, manage the Lower School’s reading assessment (screening and diagnostic) procedure, training, data collection, and collaborate with the school administration concerning meeting student needs and teacher professional development 

·         Maintain student records for tiered reading interventions

·         Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading 

·         Partner with the middle school and upper school learning specialists and the Director of Learning Services for continuity between divisions

·         Serve as a member of the Student Support Team for the Lower School division

·         Possess knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to supporting students

·         Communicate and collaborate regularly with grade-level teams, student support staff, parents, and school leaders

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Literacy required

·         Master’s degree in Education or Special Education preferred

·         Reading Specialist Endorsement (or concentration) preferred

·         Five or more years of experience in teaching lower school

·         Familiarity with Science of Reading body of research

·         Independent college preparatory school experience preferred

·         Deep knowledge of reading, writing, and literacy development

                                                                                                           
Interest and ability to contribute to our clubs, athletics, and extracurricular programs is an additional consideration.

As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.