Reading Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Hyde Park, MA is seeking a Reading Specialist to provide high-level literacy support across classroom and small-group settings. The role emphasizes multisensory language instruction and assessment interpretation to improve student reading outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Education/Reading and/or Special Education, with a Master’s preferred, and experience aligning with Common Core standards. Team collaboration is central to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Reading and/or Special Education required.
• Master’s degree in Education/Reading and/or Special Education preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in classroom settings.
• Experience with Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gillingham preferred.
• Experience in administering and interpreting educational assessments.
• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards.

Responsibilities

• Organizing multisensory structured language instruction.
• Direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction.
• Administering and interpreting educational assessments.
• Implement reading interventions and strategies.
• Co-plan with classroom teachers.
• Organize and disseminate ELA resources to staff.
• Collect and analyze data for meetings (e.g., DIBELS).
• Lead literacy discussions and curriculum meetings.
• Assist in analyzing literacy strengths/weaknesses and plan improvements.
• Create a collaborative learning environment to boost reading achievement.

Skills

Reading instruction

Assessment interpretation

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education

Master’s degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education preferred

Job description

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Reading Specialist

Regular Full Time Salary Hyde Park, MA, US

Salary Range: $64,171.00 To $125,551.00 Annually

Summary: The Reading Specialist is a specialist in all aspects of ELA instruction; reading, writing, and spelling. The Reading Specialist provides high-level literacy support for members of the school community.

Major Responsibilities

• Organizing and implementing multisensory structured language instruction,
• Providing direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction based on student needs
• Administering and interpreting educational assessments
• Implement a range of effective strategies and reading interventions
• Co-plan with classroom teacher,
• Organize and disseminate ELA resources to school staff
• Collect and organize and analyze data, including measures such DIBELS for grade-level meetings
• Implement lessons specific to Common Core Standards and share instructional strategies
• Lead specified curriculum meetings, as well as lead discussions around literacy practices
• Assist in the analysis of school-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in reading and teacher effectiveness
• Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students
• Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms.
• Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of the dismissal process.
• Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education (Required)
• Master’s degree in Education/ Reading and/or Special Education preferred
• Prior teaching experience, especially in the classroom
• Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gillingham preferred
• Background and experience in the administration and interpretation of educational assessments
• Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards

Required license(s)/MTELs

• DESE License: Elementary 1-6; Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement.
• Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban setting preferred