Reading Specialist, Lower School - Elevate Reading

BOSTON RENAISSANCE CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is seeking a Reading Specialist for the Lower School to lead multisensory literacy instruction, administer assessments, and support student reading, writing, and spelling across classrooms. Collaboration with staff and leadership of literacy initiatives are essential.

The ideal candidate holds a Reading/Special Education degree with MA licensure (MTEL) and experience in urban settings, with a focus on evidence-based literacy interventions and family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Reading and/or Special Education.
• Master’s degree preferred in Reading and/or Special Education.
• Licensed to teach per MA MTEL requirements and DESE license.
• Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize multisensory structured language instruction.
• Provide direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction.
• Administer and interpret educational assessments.
• Implement reading interventions and literacy strategies.
• Co-plan with classroom teachers and disseminate ELA resources.
• Lead literacy curriculum discussions and grade‑level meetings.
• Monitor and analyze literacy data to drive improvements.
• Supervise morning and afternoon duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban classroom teaching experience

Reading education expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Reading and/or Special Education

Master’s Degree in Reading and/or Special Education preferred

DESE License: Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement

Massachusetts MTELs passing requirements

Tools

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson Reading System

Project Read

Job description

Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is seeking a Reading Specialist for the Lower School to lead multisensory literacy instruction, administer assessments, and support student reading, writing, and spelling across classrooms. Collaboration with staff and leadership of literacy initiatives are essential.

The ideal candidate holds a Reading/Special Education degree with MA licensure (MTEL) and experience in urban settings, with a focus on evidence-based literacy interventions and family