Long Term Substitute--Reading Specialist

Rockland-Public-Schools; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist at Phelps Elementary School in Rockland, MA. August 31–October 2, 2026, with a focus on multisensory reading instruction and data-driven progress monitoring.

Requirements include MA Certification in Elementary Education; preferred MA Reading Specialist Licensure. Strong collaboration, tech proficiency, and ability to deliver professional development are valued.

Qualifications

• MA Certification in Elementary Education is required.
• Preferred: MA Reading Specialist Licensure.
• Experience with assessments, data analysis, and progress monitoring.
• Demonstrates multisensory reading instruction approaches.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Proficient with technology and remote learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multisensory reading lessons to small groups.
• Use assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to support literacy goals.
• Lead or participate in professional development initiatives.
• Maintain and model evidence-based reading practices during instruction.

Skills

ELA knowledge

Reading instruction

Multisensory reading

Small-group instruction

Assessment experience

Data analysis

Remote learning tech

Collaboration

PD delivery

Education

MA Certified in Elementary Education

MA Reading Specialist Licensure (preferred)

Tools

Educational technology

Remote learning platforms

Job description

Long Term Substitute--Reading Specialist

Rockland Public Schools Phelps Elementary School - Rockland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5902037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Rockland Public Schools

Rockland, Massachusetts

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Phelps Elementary School

Long Term Substitute: Reading Specialist

August 31-October 2

Requirements

• Required: MA Certified in Elementary Education
• Preferred: Licensed as a MA Reading Specialist
• Demonstrates deep content knowledge and understanding of English Language Arts
• Understands science-based reading instruction
• Adapts multisensory reading approaches to individual student's needs based on assessments
• Develops and delivers multisensory reading lessons to small groups
• Experience with student assessments, data analysis, and progress monitoring
• Provides a wide variety of best practice instructional techniques
• Proficient with technology and with remote learning platforms
• Ability to effectively collaborate with teachers and support staff
• Delivers professional development initiatives

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
• Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Job Requirements

• Preferred: MA Reading Specialist Licensure
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Scheufele , Principal
• 1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
• Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]