Elementary Reading Specialist - Full Year Substitute

Duxbury High School; Duxbury (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Reading Specialist (Substitute) for the upcoming school year. This role requires a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting diverse learners. Ideal candidates will possess current certification in reading or elementary education, alongside a bachelor's degree. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a community that values responsibility, empathy, and teamwork, while ensuring every student has access to quality education. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering students and dismantling inequities in education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current certification in Reading or Elementary Education with SEI Endorsement.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Support students' social-emotional learning and collaborate with families.

Skills

Reading Instruction

Management Skills

Lesson Planning

Collaboration

Understanding Diverse Learners

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification in Reading (All Levels)

Elementary Education Certification (1-6)

Job description

Alden School is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Reading Specialist (Substitute) for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Requirements:

1. Current certification in Reading (All Levels) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or Elementary Education (1-6) with additional training in reading instruction; SEI Endorsement required.
2. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
3. Management skills that support students' social-emotional learning.
4. Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners.
5. Ability to plan and implement lessons that are aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
6. Understanding the importance of collaborating with colleagues and families to create a positive learning environment for all students.
7. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Additional Information:

Benefit eligible that includes health insurance (25% employee contribution), dental, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, vision insurance, pet insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Alden School is a grades 3 - 5 school comprised of 650 students and 115 dedicated staff members. Our school community believes in the values of Responsibility, Empathy, Self-esteem, Courage, Patience, Effort, and Teamwork. Staff model these RESPECT values in how we teach, communicate, and collaborate with our students and families. The mission of Alden School is to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve personal and academic excellence. We welcome applicants with a diverse background and experiences that can align with our core values and can contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Duxbury Public Schools believes that each student's unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to the long-term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle-free access to education and to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.