Immediate: Teacher, Reading Initiative, Great Seneca Creek ES, 0.3 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Reading Specialist for Great Seneca Creek Elementary School in Germantown, MD. This part-time position (0.3 reading initiative) focuses on delivering a balanced literacy program, providing explicit reading instruction to small groups, and supporting students across literacy activities within the MCPS framework.

The role requires knowledge of MCPS curriculum, strong communication skills, and a commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, elementary education or reading.
• Maryland state certification in early childhood or elementary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate literacy instruction to primary grade students.
• Lead explicit reading instruction for small groups (≤15).
• Develop and modify instructional plans and materials to meet diverse needs.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes and maintain records.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff and community.

Job description

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal, provides a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program for primary grade students. Provides explicit reading instruction and support to small groups of students (15 or less) to ensure Success for every Student. Knowledgeable about all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical social and emotional growth of each student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal, provides a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program for primary grade students. Provides explicit reading instruction and support to small groups of students (15 or less) to ensure Success for every Student. Knowledgeable about all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical social and emotional growth of each student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal, provides a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program for primary grade students. Provides explicit reading instruction and support to small groups of students (15 or less) to ensure Success for every Student. Knowledgeable about all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical social and emotional growth of each student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Job Specific Information

(0.3 reading initiative) The wage range for this position is a salary between 30% of $66,690 and $135, 745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job

Reading Specialist

Organization

Great Seneca Creek Elementary School

Primary Location

Germantown

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, and effective instructional practices. Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Education Training Experience

Bachelor^s degree in early childhood education, elementary education or reading from an accredited college or university.Certificate License:Meets Maryland state certification requirements in early childhood or elementary education.