Reading Teacher -DeWitt

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 56,918 - 119,338; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a dedicated Reading Teacher for DeWitt, providing culturally responsive literacy instruction for students. This role involves creating an inclusive classroom environment and monitoring student progress effectively.

Ideal candidates will hold New York State Teacher Certification in Reading or Literacy and demonstrate an ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds. Salary range is $56,918-$119,338 for a 10-month full-time position.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide inclusive literacy instruction for diverse students.
• Willingness to support district equity goals.
• Experience in integrating digital technology for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive literacy instruction.
• Create engaging opportunities in an inclusive classroom.
• Monitor student progress using both qualitative and quantitative data.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with diverse communities

Education

New York State Teacher Certification in Reading or Literacy

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Reading Teacher- DeWitt (Internal and External)

Brief Description: Provide culturally responsive and inclusive literacy instruction in integrated settings for children in need of intensive, accelerated instruction, specifically linked to progress monitoring that uses both qualitative and quantitative data. Provide engaging opportunities in an inclusive classroom that affirms and validates all students as listeners, speakers, readers, writers, viewers and thinkers.

Location(s): DeWitt

Start Date: 9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Posting Dates: 6/11/2026

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1

Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Official copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
5. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
6. Mandatory Writing Sample (see prompt below)

MANDATORY Writing Sample

Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in Reading or Literacy (Birth-6, K-12, or 5-12) or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.