Title I Strategic Reading Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Title I Strategic Reading Teacher will provide reading instruction focusing on the fundamentals of reading and literacy. This includes alphabet identification, decoding, encoding, correct word pronunciation, vocabulary enhancement, spelling knowledge, and summary techniques. The role also involves initiating literary discussions and teaching the importance of understanding literary devices. The teacher will work with emerging and struggling readers, including those identified with characteristics of dyslexia, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective reading intervention.

Requirements

• Valid Arkansas teacher licensure in P4, K-6, 1-6 or Reading Specialist Certification
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Reading

Responsibilities

• Have an understanding of the science of reading as well as an in-depth understanding of phonics and phonological awareness to support emerging/struggling readers.
• Assist struggling intermediate readers to decode multi-syllabic words and have a basis for understanding the English language.
• Provide specialized instruction under the supervision of a licensed dyslexia therapist/interventionist for students identified with characteristics of dyslexia as set by Arkansas state requirements.
• Attend and complete professional development required for dyslexia interventionist per district requirements.
• Provide support services for students experiencing reading difficulties in small-group settings.
• Observe emerging/struggling readers in the classroom, upon request.
• Assist classroom teachers in the identification of students with reading difficulties.
• Maintain accurate records of assessment, progress monitoring and interventions.
• Communicate intervention progress to RTI Teams.
• Implement designated reading system that guides reading, writing, and spelling instruction, reading intervention and instruction.
• Analyze data and determine instructional needs for all schools within feeder pattern area to personalize Academic Intervention Plans (AIP).
• Implement a remediation plan for students needing reading instruction.
• Plan and conduct periodic evaluations to assess the need for updates in the reading program.
• Administer norm-referenced assessments for students approved for Level II testing for characteristics of dyslexia.
• Collaborate with district program administrators to implement and prescriptive instruction based on curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with building administration and central office staff.
• Implement the PCSSD desegregation plan.
• Know Board of Education policies, District and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to the same.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.
• 190 days per contract year
• Eligible for benefits

What This Job Offers

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