Reading Specialist & Literacy Coach — PD & Data-Driven

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District is seeking a Reading Specialist at John B DeValles Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. The role focuses on planning and delivering professional development, collaborating with general and special education staff, and raising reading and ELA achievement across the school.

The Reading Specialist will lead data-driven instruction, participate in IEP/RtI meetings, and model differentiated instruction, supporting teachers with tiered interventions and targeted

Qualifications

• Professional license in teaching from MA DESE.
• Advanced degrees and Reading Specialist certification.
• Evidence of using student data to improve instruction and lead curriculum implementation.
• Leadership and facilitation of adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver professional development with the Principal.
• Collaborate with general and special education teachers to raise Reading/ELA achievement.
• Lead data teams and monitor progress using focused protocols.
• Provide intervention, modeling instruction, or small group support.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Leadership in adult learning

Education

Massachusetts DESE teaching license

Reading Specialist certification

Job description

New Bedford Public School District is seeking a Reading Specialist at John B DeValles Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. The role focuses on planning and delivering professional development, collaborating with general and special education staff, and raising reading and ELA achievement across the school.

The Reading Specialist will lead data-driven instruction, participate in IEP/RtI meetings, and model differentiated instruction, supporting teachers with tiered interventions and targeted