Part-Time Special Ed & Reading Specialist (MS)

Manchester-Essex-Regional-School-District; Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks a part-time Reading Specialist for its Middle School (grades 6–8) in Manchester, MA. The candidate must hold a valid Massachusetts DESE license and have training in language-based reading approaches.

Experience with Wilson/Orton-Gillingham and LIPS is preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa is required. The role focuses on providing targeted instruction within a collaborative, high-performing district.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts DESE license.
• Experience or training in language-based learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies for reading disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one block of instruction as a Reading Specialist for middle school students (grades 6–8).
• Apply research-based instructional strategies and curricula for language-based learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student literacy and progress.

Skills

Reading instruction

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Massachusetts DESE license

Wilson/Orton Gillingham training

LIPS training

Job description

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks a part-time Reading Specialist for its Middle School (grades 6–8) in Manchester, MA. The candidate must hold a valid Massachusetts DESE license and have training in language-based reading approaches.

Experience with Wilson/Orton-Gillingham and LIPS is preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa is required. The role focuses on providing targeted instruction within a collaborative, high-performing district.