Reading Specialist - Full-Time (10-Month) with Summer Pay

Montgomery County Public Schools; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Reading Specialist for Takoma Park Elementary School in Takoma Park, MD. This full-time, 10-month position supports students in building reading meaning, diagnoses needs, and leads literacy initiatives under school leadership.

The role requires a Master's in reading, Maryland reading specialist certification, and 3+ years of experience including standardized assessments. Collaboration with administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in reading or closely related field.
• Advanced Professional Certificate and Maryland reading specialist certification required.
• Three years teaching or clinical experience preferred.
• Experience administering, analyzing, and interpreting standardized tests.
• Strong ability to coordinate schoolwide reading services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate schoolwide reading services.
• Articulate a schoolwide reading program to staff, students, and parents.
• Provide in-school training in reading and language arts to staff.
• Serve as a schoolwide reading resource and liaison with administration.

Skills

Reading program knowledge

Communication

Staff training

School liaison

Resource coordination

Written and oral communication

Ability to work with parents

Education

Master's degree in reading

Advanced Professional Certificate

Maryland reading specialist certification

Three years teaching/clinical experience

Experience with standardized tests

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Reading Specialist for Takoma Park Elementary School in Takoma Park, MD. This full-time, 10-month position supports students in building reading meaning, diagnoses needs, and leads literacy initiatives under school leadership.

The role requires a Master's in reading, Maryland reading specialist certification, and 3+ years of experience including standardized assessments. Collaboration with administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents is essential.