Literacy Instructor

Austin Preparatory School; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts is seeking a Literacy Instructor to deliver targeted, evidence-based reading instruction for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. You will implement structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham and Wilson and provide small-group and one-to-one support, collaborating with classroom teachers and families.

The role supports a nurturing, inclusive learning environment guided by Augustinian values of truth,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Certification or training in structured literacy programs (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson).
• 3+ years’ experience with students who have reading difficulties or language-based learning disabilities.
• Strong literacy, dyslexia understanding, and intervention best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student-centered instruction and growth in inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, evidence-based reading instruction in small groups and one-to-one sessions using structured literacy.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families to support student progress in an inclusive environment.
• Align practice with Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love.

Skills

Reading instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Student-centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson Reading System

Job description

Details

Posted: 06-Jul-26

Location: Reading, Massachusetts

Type: Full Time

Salary: 70000 - 80000

Categories: Other Reading

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Austin Preparatory School is seeking a skilled and compassionate Literacy Instructor to join our Student Integrated Learning Program. This position focuses on providing targeted, evidence-based reading instruction to students with Dyslexia and other Language-Based Learning Disabilities.

The Literacy Instructor will provide specialized support through small groups and one-to-one instruction, using structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System. The Literacy Instructor will work closely with classroom teachers, academic support staff, and families to support student progress and promote a nurturing, inclusive learning environment aligned with Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification or advanced training in structured literacy programs (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with students with reading difficulties or language-based learning disabilities
• Strong understanding of literacy development, dyslexia, and intervention best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• A commitment to student-centered instruction and continuous professional growth special education or inclusive settings supporting language-based learning disabilities

Join us to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven program committed to empowering students who learn differently.

Application Requirements And Search Process

The mission of Austin Prep is to “inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands, to serve” which we exemplify through the Augustinian charisms of veritas, unitas, and caritas. Austin Prep a Roman Catholic Augustinian secondary school committed to Catholic social teaching which is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God and is therefore invaluable and worthy of dignity and respect as a member of the human family.

In the spirit of Pope Leo XIII, who emphasizes that “those who are engaged in education should be deeply imbued with right principles,” we welcome candidates dedicated to both academic excellence and who will contribute to the School’s Roman Catholic Augustinian mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification or advanced training in structured literacy programs (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with students with reading difficulties or language-based learning disabilities

About Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts—approximately 15 miles north of Boston. Founded in 1961, Austin Prep is an independent, co‑educational Catholic day school in the Augustinian tradition, serving more than 800 students in grades 6–12.