Part-Time Reading Specialist: Structured Literacy

Innovation Academy Charter School; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsborough, MA, is seeking a Part-time Reading Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. The 0.4–0.6 FTE role focuses on foundational reading skills, decoding, fluency, spelling and comprehension.

The successful candidate will collaborate with special education and general education teachers, align instruction with IEP goals, and implement structured literacy practices including Wilson Reading Program, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure as a Reading Specialist or Special Education Teacher is required.
• Experience providing structured literacy or specialized reading instruction to students with reading disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and structured literacy practices.
• Ability to use student data to plan instruction and monitor progress.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group reading instruction to students with identified reading needs.
• Deliver systematic, explicit, and structured literacy instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Implement the Wilson Reading Program and other appropriate structured literacy interventions.
• Develop instruction based on individual student needs, IEP goals, present levels of performance, and ongoing assessment data.
• Provide targeted intervention in phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding, encoding/spelling, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on data.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and intervention services.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute progress-monitoring and instructional information.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Structured literacy

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

Massachusetts Reading Specialist licensure

Massachusetts Special Education Teacher license

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsborough, MA, is seeking a Part-time Reading Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. The 0.4–0.6 FTE role focuses on foundational reading skills, decoding, fluency, spelling and comprehension.

The successful candidate will collaborate with special education and general education teachers, align instruction with IEP goals, and implement structured literacy practices including Wilson Reading Program, with flexible scheduling.