Elementary Reading Teacher

Gananda Central School District; Gananda (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gananda Central School District is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary Reading Teacher who believes every child can grow as a reader. You will foster strong relationships with students and families while developing skills, confidence, and a love of reading.

Provide targeted reading instruction and interventions for elementary students, aligning with NYS requirements. Collaborate with teachers, monitor progress, and stay current with effective literacy practices to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Certified Reading Teacher or Literacy specialist per NYS requirements.
• Experience delivering targeted reading interventions in elementary settings.
• Ability to analyze student progress data to guide instruction.
• Strong communication with families and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted reading instruction and interventions based on student needs.
• Use evidence-based literacy practices to develop phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Plan instruction using assessment data and determine next steps.
• Monitor progress and communicate with teachers, families, and staff.

Skills

Reading instruction

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & progress monitoring

Collaborative planning

Family communication

Literacy interventions

Education

New York State Reading Teacher Certification

New York State Childhood Education Certification (Grades 1-6)

Job description

Gananda Central School District is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Elementary Reading Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an educator who believes that every child can grow as a reader and who enjoys building strong relationships with students while helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to be successful.

• Provide targeted reading instruction and intervention to elementary students based on individual learning needs.
• Use effective, research-based literacy practices to support students' development in phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall reading skills.
• Use assessment information and student progress to plan instruction and determine appropriate next steps.
• Monitor student growth and communicate progress with classroom teachers, families, and other appropriate staff.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students' reading development throughout the school day.
• Provide instruction that is engaging, appropriately challenging, and responsive to individual students.
• Create a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and developing confidence as readers.
• Support students with a range of learning needs and backgrounds through thoughtful differentiation and appropriate instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention services.
• Communicate regularly and positively with families about student progress and ways they can support literacy development.
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning, data discussions, and other opportunities to improve student learning.
• Continue to grow professionally by staying current with effective literacy practices and applying new learning to classroom instruction.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and the shared work of supporting every student.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building or district administration.

• New York State certification as a Reading Teacher or Literacy.
• New York State certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or another appropriate elementary teaching certification.