SY26/27 Reading Specialist

Boston Renaissance Charter School•Boston, MA

3d•$64,171 - $125,551

About The Position

The Reading Specialist is a specialist in all aspects of ELA instruction; reading, writing, and spelling. The Reading Specialist provides high-level literacy support for members of the school community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education (Required)
Prior teaching experience, especially in the classroom
Background and experience in the administration and interpretation of educational assessments
Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards
Excellent communication skills
DESE License: Elementary 1-6; Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education preferred
Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gillingham preferred
Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban setting preferred

Responsibilities

Organizing and implementing multisensory structured language instruction
Providing direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction based on student needs
Administering and interpreting educational assessments
Implement a range of effective strategies and reading interventions
Co-plan with classroom teacher
Organize and disseminate ELA resources to school staff
Collect and organize and analyze data, including measures such DIBELS for grade-level meetings
Implement lessons specific to Common Core Standards and share instructional strategies
Participate in grade-level meetings
Lead specified curriculum meetings, as well as lead discussions around literacy practices
Assist in the analysis of school-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in reading and teacher effectiveness
Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students
Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms.
Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of the dismissal process.
Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend