ESY Specialized Reading Teacher-SUM25

ESY Specialized Reading Teacher, 2 Positions

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Teacher who is trained in multi-sensory reading instruction such as Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Reading will plan and implement reading lessons for individual and small groups of students with disabilities who are at risk of regression. Some resources and lessons will be provided to the teacher. It is anticipated that the teacher will need to develop additional lessons and/or modify the lessons and work beyond what is provided.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and/or implement evidence-based instruction and interventions appropriate for individual students and/or groups of students focusing on phonetic reading instruction..
• Adapt materials to assist students with disabilities to access the curriculum.
• Implement instruction to work on students’ IEP goals 
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Interpret informal and classroom based assessment for students in order to make instructional decisions.
• Collect data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction. 
• Monitor student progress and complete a progress report for each student..
• Communicate with parents and other appropriate school personnel (as needed).
• Take student attendance for each class or session.
• Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Education and/or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Educator’s License in Special Education or Reading Specialist or Certification in Orton Gillingham or Wilson Reading 
• A minimum of two years' teaching experience
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree 
• At least 2 year(s) of successful experience as a teacher with a focus on reading in a public school setting at the assigned level

TERMS: Summer 2025, Pay is per union contract $39.80 per hour with paid planning time available.

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.

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