Price Elementary School - Long Term Substitute - Structured Literacy Specialist

Cuyahoga Falls City School District; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Falls City School District is seeking a Long Term Substitute - Structured Literacy Specialist for Price Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Assignment dates run approximately 1/27/2027 through 04/28/2027 in an Elementary classroom reading context.

The candidate must hold an appropriate Ohio elementary license with Reading Specialist endorsement or CALT/QI certification, plus a strong track record in evidence-based reading interventions for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education.
• Master's degree in reading, literacy, or related field.
• Significant classroom reading instruction experience.
• Evidence-based reading interventions for individuals or small groups.
• Structured literacy certifications (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson).
• CALT or QI certification/demonstrated qualification.
• Background check and drug screening clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term substitute literacy instruction for elementary students.
• Deliver structured literacy interventions to individuals or small groups.
• Collaborate with school staff to support reading across the curriculum.
• Maintain compliance with BCII/FBI background and district policies.

Skills

Reading instruction

Classroom management

Orton-Gillingham

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in elementary education

Master's degree in reading, literacy, or related field

Reading Specialist certification or endorsement

CALT or QI certification

Tools

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson Reading System

Job description

Price Elementary School - Long Term Substitute - Structured Literacy Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936649

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Cuyahoga Falls City School District "Every Student, Every Day, Every Opportunity!"

Date of Posting September 22, 2026

School Year 2026-2027

Location Price Elementary School

Position Long Term Substitute - Structured Literacy Specialist

Assignment Dates Approximately 1/27/2027 - 04/28/2027

Grade Level and/or Subject Area Elementary

Certification/Licensure Required

Early Childhood (P-3)

Reading Endorsement a plus

Certification/Licensure required:

• An appropriate, valid Ohio teacher license certified in elementary education recognized by the Department of Education and Workforce
• Reading Specialist certification or endorsement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education
• Master's degree in reading, literacy, or a related field
• Significant experience as a classroom teacher, particularly with a focus on reading instruction
• Experience providing evidence-based reading interventions to students individually or small groups
• Structured literacy program certifications (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System)
• Certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) or Qualified Instructor (QI)
• Acceptable report on required BCII/FBI background investigation and drug screening
• See job description for additional information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education has dedicated itself to providing equal admission opportunities, equal education opportunities, and equal employment opportunities. It is the policy of the Board that no staff member, or candidate for a position, in this district shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, actual or perceived gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or genetic information be discriminated against. Upon request to the Director of Human Resources, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability to be able to participate in this process.

Preferential consideration will be given to those applicants who are properly certified/licensed, and have met all federal and state statutory requirements of "highly qualified," in the core academic areas. All applicants must apply for the position and submit any supporting materials via the AppliTrack system.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
• Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Ellen McClure
• 431 Stow Avenue
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44222
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]