Reading Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visual Arts, Pre K - 8
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned
• Awareness of current trends, research and best practices related to reading instruction

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience in urban district/setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs
• Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
• Assessing levels of student achievement effectively, analyze data, and prescribe actions for improvement
• Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Adapting lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students
• Communicating orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
• Modeling effective teaching strategies and techniques
• Participating in school-wide professional development activities
• Attending monthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings
• Performing duties as requested by principals
• Communicating high standards and expectations for all students

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits (Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (voluntary)
• Long-Term Disability (voluntary)