Lead Teacher for Reading Instruction

Easterseals NH • Manchester, NH

26d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Easterseals NH is seeking a Lead Teacher for Reading Instruction to support, supplement, and extend classroom reading instruction and collaborate on a quality, research-based, data-driven reading program that meets students’ needs. The role requires specialized knowledge of reading assessment and diagnosis to help develop, implement, and evaluate the literacy program and design instruction for individual students. The successful candidate assesses students’ reading strengths and needs and communicates findings effectively to teachers, special education case managers, parents and guardians, school district representatives, and specialized personnel such as speech-language pathologists or clinicians.

The position also involves ongoing professional development in current best practices for reading assessment, instruction, and intervention, along with collaboration and educator-training skills. Professional development reflects Gammon Academy and agency initiatives. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and education.

Requirements

• Experienced Educator License with Special Education endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree from an approved program.
• Experience delivering direct reading instruction.
• Knowledge of a variety of reading assessments and instructional tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of best practices in reading assessment, instruction, and intervention and to develop collaboration and educator-training skills.
• Guide the learning process toward closing students’ achievement gaps in reading.
• Analyze data and develop instructional plans of action to increase reading and comprehension levels.
• Support teachers in developing their knowledge and skills to improve student reading outcomes.
• Collaborate with school administrators to continuously improve school-wide practices in reading assessment and instruction.
• Assess students’ reading strengths and needs and explain findings to teachers, case managers, families, district representatives, and specialized personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• 10 paid holidays, including a floating holiday of the employee’s choice.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment.
• Wellness programs, including nutritional counseling and reimbursement programs for weight loss and tobacco cessation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior