Reading Specialist (part-time)

Innovation Academy Charter School; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsborough, MA, is seeking a Part-time Reading Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. The 0.4–0.6 FTE role focuses on foundational reading skills, decoding, fluency, spelling and comprehension.

The successful candidate will collaborate with special education and general education teachers, align instruction with IEP goals, and implement structured literacy practices including Wilson Reading Program, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure as a Reading Specialist or Special Education Teacher is required.
• Experience providing structured literacy or specialized reading instruction to students with reading disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and structured literacy practices.
• Ability to use student data to plan instruction and monitor progress.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group reading instruction to students with identified reading needs.
• Deliver systematic, explicit, and structured literacy instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Implement the Wilson Reading Program and other appropriate structured literacy interventions.
• Develop instruction based on individual student needs, IEP goals, present levels of performance, and ongoing assessment data.
• Provide targeted intervention in phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding, encoding/spelling, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on data.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and intervention services.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute progress-monitoring and instructional information.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Structured literacy

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

Massachusetts Reading Specialist licensure

Massachusetts Special Education Teacher license

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Reading Specialist (part-time)

Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5920186

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-Time Reading Specialist

0.4–0.6 FTE | 2026–2027 School Year

About Innovation Academy Charter School

Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS) has an opening for a part-time Reading Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA, near the intersection of Routes 3 and 495, IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro.

Position Overview

The Reading Specialist will provide specialized reading instruction and intervention to students who require additional support in foundational reading skills, decoding, phonics, fluency, spelling, and reading comprehension. The specialist will work collaboratively with special education teachers, classroom teachers, related service providers, and families to support student growth and ensure that instruction aligns with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and identified learning needs.

This is a 0.4–0.6 FTE part-time position, with the schedule determined based on the needs of the school and the selected candidate. Schedule can be flexible if needed and include full or part days.

Key Responsibilities

• - Provide direct, small-group reading instruction to students with identified reading needs.
• - Deliver systematic, explicit, and structured literacy instruction using evidence-based practices.
• - Implement the Wilson Reading Program and other appropriate structured literacy interventions.
• - Develop instruction based on individual student needs, IEP goals, present levels of performance, and ongoing assessment data.
• - Provide targeted intervention in areas including:
  • - Phonemic awareness
  • - Phonics and decoding
  • - Encoding and spelling
  • - Word recognition
  • - Reading fluency
  • - Vocabulary
  • - Reading comprehension
• - Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on data.
• - Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and intervention services.
• - Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
• - Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute relevant progress-monitoring and instructional information.
• - Participate in professional development and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive school environment.

Required Qualifications

• - Current Massachusetts licensure as a Reading Specialist or Special Education Teacher is required.
• - Experience providing structured literacy or specialized reading instruction to students with reading disabilities is strongly preferred.
• - Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and structured literacy practices.
• - Ability to use student data to plan instruction and monitor progress.
• - Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• - Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience working with students in elementary and/or middle school settings.
• - Experience working with students with dyslexia, specific learning disabilities, or other language-based learning needs.
• - Experience with Wilson Reading System implementation and progress monitoring.
• - Familiarity with Massachusetts special education requirements and IEP processes.

Position Type: Part-time

• Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School

Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world.IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leanne Barnes
• 72 Tyng Road
• Tyngsborough, Massachusetts 01879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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