Reading Specialist

Mt. Mansfield UUSD•Jericho, VT

About The Position

Reading Specialist Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District is seeking Reading Specialists to support elementary students and teachers through high-quality literacy instruction, intervention, and coaching. This is a dual-role position focused primarily on direct student impact through intensive literacy intervention, while also supporting educators through instructional coaching and literacy leadership. The Reading Specialist serves as a building literacy leader and supports the district’s implementation of the Science of Reading and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This position works closely with classroom teachers, intervention teams, and administrators to improve literacy outcomes for all students.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Reading/Literacy or related field
Minimum of five years of teaching experience with demonstrated success improving literacy outcomes
Valid Vermont Teaching License with Reading Specialist (86) endorsement
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with MTSS, PLCs, and data-driven instruction preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy intervention to individuals and small groups
Deliver structured literacy instruction targeting phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data
Collaborate with school teams to support student intervention plans
Communicate student progress with families and staff
Support classroom teachers through coaching, modeling, and co-planning
Assist teams in analyzing literacy screening and progress monitoring data
Support implementation of literacy curriculum and instructional practices
Participate in PLCs and district literacy initiatives
Support Universal Design for Learning and equitable instructional practices