Impactful High School Reading Specialist — Literacy Interventions

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, MA seeks a High School Reading Specialist to provide direct reading instruction and support for students with reading needs. The role involves diagnostic assessments, selecting interventions, and monitoring progress to align with district curriculum and state standards.

The successful candidate will supervise students, participate in IEP meetings, and collaborate with teachers to foster literacy growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in reading education preferred.
• Massachusetts Reading Specialist certification required.
• SEI Endorsement required.
• Vocational teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implement, and track student progress on IEP goals.
• Actively participate in and/or chair IEP team meetings.
• Evaluates reading capabilities, diagnoses needs, designs interventions.
• Delivers direct reading instruction in various settings.
• Collaborates with teachers to set learning goals and improve literacy.
• Maintains classroom environment conducive to learning and safety.
• Maintains records and communicates progress to stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents and staff.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Ensures alignment with district curriculum and state standards.

Skills

Reading instruction

Assessment & progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Education

Master's Degree in Reading Education

Massachusetts DESE Reading Specialist certification (all levels)

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, MA seeks a High School Reading Specialist to provide direct reading instruction and support for students with reading needs. The role involves diagnostic assessments, selecting interventions, and monitoring progress to align with district curriculum and state standards.

The successful candidate will supervise students, participate in IEP meetings, and collaborate with teachers to foster literacy growth.