What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist (2025-2026 School Year) position at Science Academies of NY?
SANY’s Citizenship and Science Academy of Science is excited to announce the opening of a
Reading Specialist position for the 2025-2026 academic year! We have a great environment for new
teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply!
We need Teachers who will:
? Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum; which is designed to
meet the state's core educational standards
? Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI)
? Follows Response to Intervention (RTI) process (i.e. administering researched interventions,
progress monitoring)
? Share data collected with stakeholders (classroom teacher, parents)
? Tier 2 and 3 Interventions
? Possess a strong understanding of Common Core standards and state learning standards
? Have the ability to modify/redesign/develop curriculum as needed
? Collaborate with staff to determine the charter's requirement for the instructional goals,
objectives, and methods
? Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area
? Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
? Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
? Appreciate regular feedback, accountability, and the rewards that come with doing a great job
serving our students & communities
? Have great classroom management
What we can provide:
? Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee
assistance program, and more!
? Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
? Tuition Reimbursement
? Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
? Bonus & Incentive Programs
? Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
? Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school,
including SMARTboards, iPads, Chromebooks, internet, and apps
Requirements
Qualifications:
? Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred; NYS Certification required
? Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting is a plus
? Prior teaching experience is preferred and novice teachers are encouraged to apply!
? Fingerprint clearance through the NYS Department of Education
Competencies:
? Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
? Strong speaking skills (needed to attend frequent presentations of data at meetings)
? Organization skills to maintain student files and records
? Intrinsically motivated
? Compassionate
? A strong conviction that all students can succeed
? The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
? Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning
Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following link to get a closer look at
our schools, hear from our parents, and see what our state and community leaders are saying about
SANY. District Website: www.sany.org
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