Impactful Reading & Special Education Teacher

Northbridge Public Schools; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools in Whitinsville, Massachusetts seeks a Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist to design and deliver engaging, needs-based reading instruction for multiple groups and individual students.

Applicants will use screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic measures; collaborate with staff and families; maintain confidentiality; and participate in curriculum development and district programs to raise reading achievement.

Qualifications

• Dual licensure preferred: Special Education (Mild/Moderate disabilities) and Reading.
• Orton Gillingham Certification required.
• Master’s Degree in Education.
• Knowledge of reading/writing processes, literacy, assessments, standards, and differentiated instruction.
• At least three years of reading-related teaching experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging reading lessons for multiple groups and individuals.
• Administer screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic measures.
• Use data to determine progress and plan targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers to interpret assessment data for grouping and instruction.
• Interpret diagnostic measures and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Support literacy improvement and professional growth among staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and communicate with families.
• Participate in curriculum development and district programs.

Skills

Reading instruction

Differentiated instruction

Assessment tools

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Orton Gillingham Certification

Job description

Northbridge Public Schools in Whitinsville, Massachusetts seeks a Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist to design and deliver engaging, needs-based reading instruction for multiple groups and individual students.

Applicants will use screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic measures; collaborate with staff and families; maintain confidentiality; and participate in curriculum development and district programs to raise reading achievement.