Reading Specialist

Thompson Public Schools; North Grosvenordale (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Public Schools in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, seeks a Reading Specialist for Thompson Middle School to start immediately. The role focuses on delivering high-quality literacy instruction and using data to inform instruction while collaborating with families and staff.

Required credentials include CT Certification, Elementary Endorsement, and Orton-Gillingham Level One or willingness to train.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and CT Certification in the subject and/or grade level.
• CT Endorsement- Elementary, Grades K-6; Remedial Reading (013); Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (102); Reading and Language Arts Consultant Grades PK -12 (097)
• Orton-Gillingham Certified Level One or willing to complete training.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with students and families.
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the classroom.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of successful techniques for classroom organization and experience planning for effective instruction.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite, Power Point, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
• Communicates with staff who work with students
• Communicates with parents per school guidelines on a regular basis
• Identifies and provides long and short-term objectives for academic, physical, social and emotional needs
• Prepares well-planned lessons consistent with school goals
• Adapts and revises lesson plans to meet specific student needs
• Delivers lessons effectively
• Maintains order and discipline while promoting safety
• Uses data and assessment information for diagnostic and modification purposes
• Cooperates with staff and administrators
• Participates in committees and faculty meetings
• Maintains accurate records and reports
• Speaks clearly and professionally
• Proficient with technology and relative software

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CT Certification in Teaching

Reading/Literacy Endorsement

Orton-Gillingham Certified Level One

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Thompson Public Schools Thompson Middle School - North Grosvenordale, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
• Communicates with any and all staff who works with students
• Communicates with parents per school guidelines on a regular basis
• Identifies and provides long term and short-term objectives for the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of children in planning their educational needs
• Prepares well-planned lessons consistent with goals and objectives of school and district
• Adapts and revises lesson plans to meet specific student needs, complies with relevant information supports for each student
• Effectively delivers lessons in a comprehensive way
• Manages the diverse ability levels of all students and assists students with extra help and seeks out those who need it
• Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines in a positive and responsive manner
• Keeps current and relevant in curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning
• Selects and employs a variety of teaching techniques in presenting materials to students, providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Demonstrates a high degree of academic competence in certification area
• Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practices, and personal / collective professional development
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy, holds himself/herself accountable for learner outcomes
• Facilitates problem-solving, with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data driven curriculum and practice
• Uses data and assessment information for diagnostic and modification purposes and to inform instruction
• Cooperates and maintains harmonious relationships with co-workers and administrators by sharing ideas and instructional methods
• Contributes to committees and faculty meetings
• Facilitates the development the self-worth and dignity of students
• Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional and academic performance
• Maintains accurate records and submits required reports within designated time limits
• Takes care of classroom materials, displays, and equipment
• Kind, patient, fair, and maintains self-control
• Speaks clearly, distinctly, and correctly
• Possesses working familiarity with technology, internet, email, and relative software

Reading Specialist

Thompson Public Schools Thompson Middle School - North Grosvenordale, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5978671

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Welcome to Thompson Middle School

Thompson Middle School depends upon the caring partnership of students, parents, and teachers to support the learning process.As active learners, students explore options that bring them closer to their educational goals within this partnership.Students will find their educational experience rewarding when they take ownership for their work, responsibility for their behavior, and contribute to the quality of our school.The Thompson Public School system does not discriminate against any person based upon sex, race, religion or creed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and current CT Certification in the subject and/or grade level of teaching position
• CT Endorsement- Elementary, Grades K-6; Remedial Reading (013); Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (102); Reading and Language Arts Consultant Grades PK -12 (097)
• Must be Orton-Gillingham Certified Level One trained or willing to complete training.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with students and families.
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the classroom.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of successful techniques for classroom organization and experience planning for effective instruction.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite, Power Point, Outlook.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Granato
• x
• North Grosvenordale, Connecticut 06255
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]