Reading Specialist (East End Campus)

Lee Montessori Public Charter School • Washington, DC

5d • $60,480 - $96,026

About The Position

The Reading Specialist delivers equitable, data-informed literacy intervention within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Reporting to the principal, the Reading Specialist serves as a resource to classroom educators and student support staff, helping build collective capacity to accelerate student literacy growth and ensure all learners thrive.

This is a full-time, 10-month position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. The role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions, monitors student progress, collaborates with school staff on MTSS implementation, fosters a positive and achievement-oriented learning environment, and engages in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• At least two years of experience as a Reading Specialist or Interventionist, with a strong record of student achievement.
• Demonstrated success implementing reading interventions within an MTSS framework.
• Deep commitment to the school’s mission and Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist pedagogy.
• Reflective and responsive to feedback, with a desire to continuously improve.
• Engaged in professional learning and knowledgeable about evidence-based literacy practices.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Student-centered mindset and firm belief in every child’s ability to succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Reading or Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention services to students identified through the MTSS framework.
• Deliver high-quality small-group or one-to-one instruction using push-in or pull-out service models based on student needs.
• Plan and prepare engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with students’ instructional levels.
• Match intervention intensity and frequency to student needs to support meaningful progress.
• Monitor student learning regularly through formal and informal assessments.
• Adjust instructional practices and student groupings based on ongoing data analysis.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date data systems for MTSS documentation.
• Demonstrate student literacy growth through clear, measurable evidence.
• Meet deadlines for progress monitoring and benchmark assessments.
• Communicate student growth clearly and effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with school leadership, classroom teachers, and student support staff to align literacy interventions with classroom instruction.
• Participate actively in MTSS meetings and intervention planning.
• Share insights, strategies, and best practices with colleagues.
• Maintain a joyful, supportive intervention setting that encourages learning.
• Establish clear systems and routines to maximize instructional time.
• Celebrate student effort, growth, and achievement.
• Foster academic resilience, goal-setting, and intrinsic motivation in students.
• Reflect regularly on student data and instructional practice.
• Seek feedback and coaching to improve outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development aligned with MTSS and the Science of Reading.
• Model a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

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