St. Brendan School: Reading Specialist

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Hilliard, OH

84d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Brendan School is seeking a full-time Reading Specialist who is deeply committed to evidence-based, structured literacy approaches to support, supplement, and extend classroom teaching. This educator works collaboratively to implement a high-quality, research-based reading program that meets the unique needs of our students. The ideal candidate brings a passion for literacy assessment and instruction and a strong desire to work within a dedicated educational team and school community.

Requirements

• Hold an appropriate Ohio Teaching License (Professional, Permanent, or Resident Educator) or be eligible to obtain one before beginning to teach
• Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
• Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training
• Appropriate state certification/license: as required by the grade levels and subjects taught
• Religious Education certification as required by the diocese

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Reading, Literacy, or Education preferred.
• Structured literacy training preferred
• Experience teaching reading in a school setting preferred
• Commitment to supporting the academic and spiritual mission of St. Brendan School.
• Catholic Preferred but Not Required

Responsibilities

• Supplement daily classroom literacy teaching.
• Extend learning for targeted student groups.
• Collaborate with teachers on research-based strategies.
• Implement high-quality, evidence-based reading programs.
• Meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Utilize specialized knowledge of literacy assessment tools.
• Diagnose specific student reading strengths and weaknesses.
• Design individualized intervention instruction plans based on data.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the literacy program.
• Share diagnostic data with teachers and parents.
• Partner with psychologists, special educators, and speech therapists.
• Provide leadership as a school-wide literacy expert.
• Mentor classroom teachers on best reading practices.
• Act as a resource for parents regarding home literacy.
• Engage the community in literacy initiatives and education.

What This Job Offers

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