Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute)

Falmouth Public Schools • Falmouth, MA

48d

About The Position

Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute) POSTING of VACANCY Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute) Districtwide Location: Lawrence School / Falmouth High School 2025-2026 School Year

Requirements

• Massachusetts Licensure as a Reading Specialist (All Levels) required
• Additional Massachusetts Licensure in English, n Moderate Disabilities 5-12, or Elementary 1 - 6 required
• Bachelor's degree in a related field within education required
• SEI Teacher Endorsement required
• Experience with specially designed instruction, progress monitoring, and assessment for students with disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Such other alternative qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable or appropriate

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in special education, reading, and/or literacy preferred
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading and structured literacy preferred
• Experience with identifying specific student needs relative to reading and personalizing instruction accordingly preferred

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with colleagues, teachers and administrators, use assessment data to identify students who are not making adequate progress and are in need of intervention and subsequent progress monitoring.
• Plan and implement small group and individualized tier 2 and tier 3 interventions within an MTSS framework.
• Provide explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction in foundational reading skills to students who are identified for additional support and intervention.
• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, design, implement, and revise lessons specific to reading instruction and intervention.
• Effectively advance excellence and equity through instructional practices designed to meet the unique needs of all students, including those who are multilingual English language learners, qualifying for a 504 plan, or receiving special education services.
• Utilize evidence-based screening and assessment tools.
• Evaluate classroom activities on a daily and long-range basis in respect to educational goals.
• Monitor student progress; keep accurate and appropriate progress monitoring, assessment, and attendance records.
• Utilize appropriate programs, materials, and technology for reading instruction and intervention.
• Support classroom teachers and related service providers in the improvement of reading instruction, including consultation and professional development.
• Develop effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Using available media, routinely communicate with students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators regarding each student's individual progress.
• Participate in Instructional Support Team and Special Education Team meetings, as appropriate, with attention to student strengths and challenges in literacy/reading.
• Accept supervision and guidance from members of the school instructional leadership team, including the Principal.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Effectively employ classroom management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Accept supervision and guidance from the instructional leadership and Principal.
• Attend professional meetings as required and scheduled.
• Serve on committees for curriculum revision and for the general operation of the school.
• Continue professional growth by attending meetings, seminars, courses, and other endorsed professional learning.
• Cooperate with principal, colleagues, and families in extra-curricular activities.
• Assume necessary supervisory responsibilities when required.
• Such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, and/or other supervising instructional leaders

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees