Reading Specialist: Elevate Student Literacy

Challenge Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement contributions matching

Professional development

Job summary

Challenge Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY is seeking a Reading Specialist Teacher to deliver high-impact literacy instruction and assess scholar growth across K-12 students. You will provide targeted reading support in small groups and monitor progress to inform instruction, while collaborating with peers to align literacy across the curriculum.

The role emphasizes data-driven intervention, NYS standards alignment, and a commitment to closing the achievement gap in an urban setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• NYS certification required.
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• Ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional small group instruction and assess scholar growth.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan literacy instruction that supports literacy and critical thinking across all subject areas.
• Review student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate reading and writing interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of student interventions and communicate to parents and families.

Skills

Strong teamwork ethic

Ability to use data to drive action

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

NYS certification

Job description

Challenge Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY is seeking a Reading Specialist Teacher to deliver high-impact literacy instruction and assess scholar growth across K-12 students. You will provide targeted reading support in small groups and monitor progress to inform instruction, while collaborating with peers to align literacy across the curriculum.

The role emphasizes data-driven intervention, NYS standards alignment, and a commitment to closing the achievement gap in an urban setting.