Elementary Reading Specialist

Regional School District 17; Killingworth (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School District 17 is seeking a Reading Interventionist at Killingworth Elementary School (grades K-3). The role focuses on implementing MTSS-based reading supports and collaborating with classroom teachers to improve literacy outcomes.

The successful candidate will develop and monitor interventions for struggling readers and play an integral part of the student support team, guiding instruction and progress through data-driven plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with current reading/language arts instruction and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with teacher teams using MTSS.
• Ability to identify and monitor interventions for struggling readers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective action and monitoring plans for students needing intensive support.
• Collaborate with teachers to support reading/language arts instruction in the classroom.

Skills

Reading instruction expertise

MTSS process

Team collaboration

Intervention monitoring

Reading interventions/models

Communication skills

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Killingworth Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

Reading Interventionist at Killingworth Elementary School (grades K - 3)

Preferred Candidate profile:

-deep understanding of current reading/language arts instruction and pedagogy

-demonstrated ability to work effectively with teacher teams

-clear understanding of the MTSS process

-ability toeffectively identify and monitor interventions for struggling readers

-flexible and creative thinker

-strong oral and written communication skills

-advanced training in specific reading interventions/models

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the school's student support team and will work to meet the needs of students requiring more intensive support by developing and implementingeffective action and monitoring plans. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with, and support teachers withclassroom instruction in reading/language arts.