Literacy Specialist for Inclusive ELL & Special Ed

Cotting School, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotting School, a recognized leader in special education, invites a dynamic Literacy Specialist to join our Lexington, MA community. The Literacy Specialist will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance language development and reading skills for students with diverse needs, aligning with DEIA initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on instructional coaching, ongoing assessment, family engagement, and a commitment to equitable access to education. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters of Education and certification in Special Education.
• Certification in Special Education (Moderate K-8, 5-12 or Severe All Levels) preferred.
• 5 or more years of classroom-based instruction with ELL students.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a student’s team to support language objectives and literacy development.
• Develop goals and monitor progress towards IEP language goals.
• Lead and participate in team meetings and case reviews.
• Provide 1:1 or small group instruction focusing on language acquisition.
• Engage families and collaborate with coaching and leadership teams to support ELL students.
• Administer mandated assessments for English language learners as appropriate.
• Stay current with changes in ELL instruction and special education practices.

Skills

ELL instruction

Literacy development

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Masters of Education and certification in Special Education

Certification in Special Education (Moderate K-8, 5-12 or Severe All Levels)

Job description

Cotting School, a recognized leader in special education, invites a dynamic Literacy Specialist to join our Lexington, MA community. The Literacy Specialist will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance language development and reading skills for students with diverse needs, aligning with DEIA initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on instructional coaching, ongoing assessment, family engagement, and a commitment to equitable access to education. Immediate start preferred.