Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute)

Falmouth Public Schools • Falmouth, MA

2d

About The Position

POSTING of VACANCY Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute) Districtwide Location: Lawrence School / Falmouth High School 2025-2026 School Year QUALIFICATIONS : Massachusetts Licensure as a Reading Specialist (All Levels) required Additional Massachusetts Licensure in English, or Moderate Disabilities 5-12, or Elementary 1 - 6 required Bachelor’s degree in a related field within education required Master’s degree in special education, reading, and/or literacy preferred SEI Teacher Endorsement required Knowledge of the Science of Reading and structured literacy preferred Experience with identifying specific student needs relative to reading and personalizing instruction accordingly preferred 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 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

Requirements

• Massachusetts Licensure as a Reading Specialist (All Levels) required
• Additional Massachusetts Licensure in English, or Moderate Disabilities 5-12, or Elementary 1 - 6 required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field within education required
• SEI Teacher Endorsement required
• 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
• Experience with specially designed instruction, progress monitoring, and assessment for students with disabilities

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

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