Reading Specialist: Drive Literacy Growth & Student Success

Young World Physical Education; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 56,177 - 100,275; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Reading Specialist for Northbridge Middle School. Your role will involve creating and implementing engaging lessons, collaborating with staff to improve literacy outcomes, and monitoring student progress.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Education and dual licensure in Special Education and Reading. This position offers the opportunity to enhance reading achievement for all students in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Orton Gillingham or Wilson Certification.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience in reading-related area.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement needs-based lessons for reading groups.
• Administer screening and diagnostic measures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.

Skills

Knowledge of reading/writing process

Differentiating instruction in reading

Understanding of scientifically based reading research

Experience with literacy assessment tools

Education

Masters Degree in Education

Dual licensure (Special Education and Reading)

Job description

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Reading Specialist for Northbridge Middle School. Your role will involve creating and implementing engaging lessons, collaborating with staff to improve literacy outcomes, and monitoring student progress.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Education and dual licensure in Special Education and Reading. This position offers the opportunity to enhance reading achievement for all students in a supportive environment.