Reading Specialist - Data-Driven Literacy Leader

School District of West Allis West Milwaukee; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of West Allis West Milwaukee is seeking a Reading Teacher to collaborate with students and staff to raise literacy achievement and support a data-driven approach to instruction.

The role requires WI DPI licensure as an Elementary teacher with Reading Teacher endorsements, at least five years of experience, and a deep knowledge of WI ELA standards. You will lead interventions, analyze progress data, and support teachers in implementing evidence-based literacy practices.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin DPI license for Elementary and Reading Teacher endorsement (#1316 or #1317).
• Five years of teaching experience with a track record of improving student achievement.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin ELA Standards.
• Ability to collaborate and grow a professional learning community.
• Strong interpersonal skills and feedback practices.
• Ability to use student data to drive instruction.
• Experience with inclusive classrooms and literacy instruction best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Desire for ongoing professional growth.
• Ability to present to small and large groups.
• LET RS knowledge preferred; RTI and progress-monitoring tools preferred.
• Experience with literacy interventions and formative/summative assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support alignment of instruction to WI ELA Standards and core program implementation.
• Diagnose and intervene to support developing readers.
• Assist teachers in collecting and analyzing data to drive instruction.
• Report data on literacy instruction effectiveness.
• Ensure systematic intervention aligned with MLSS practices.
• Support district assessments at the building level.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan and implement interventions.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Use district resources to meet student needs.
• Provide staff development on literacy practices.
• Model professional behavior for students and staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Leadership

Professional development

Presenting to groups

Adaptability

RTI knowledge

Education

Wisconsin DPI Elementary teaching certification and Reading Teacher endorsement (#1316 or #1317)

Tools

LET RS (preferred)

Job description

The School District of West Allis West Milwaukee is seeking a Reading Teacher to collaborate with students and staff to raise literacy achievement and support a data-driven approach to instruction.

The role requires WI DPI licensure as an Elementary teacher with Reading Teacher endorsements, at least five years of experience, and a deep knowledge of WI ELA standards. You will lead interventions, analyze progress data, and support teachers in implementing evidence-based literacy practices.