Reading Teacher - FR

Brighton Central Schools Employment; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Central School District in upstate New York seeks a probationary full-time specialist to provide AIS instruction in English Language Arts for grades 3-5, collaborating with reading teachers, classroom staff and administrators to support struggling readers.

You will participate in RTI and MTSS processes, administer assessments like DIBELS/MAP as needed, review data with teachers, and help develop progress monitoring goals and targeted interventions for students.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and certification in Literacy and/or Reading.
• Knowledgeable in phonics-based interventions and progress monitoring tools.
• Successful teaching experience with a diverse student population (grades 3–5).
• LETRS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reading teachers, classroom teachers and administration.
• Provide AIS instruction to identified students needing assistance in ELA.
• Review student data and suggest appropriate interventions to improve student achievement.
• Active member of RTI committees and MTSS team processes.
• RTI/MTSS Case Manager for select students with reading deficits as needed.
• Administer Diagnostic Reading Assessments as needed.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and interpreting assessment data for classroom teachers and administration.
• Communicate regularly with parents.

Skills

Phonics interventions

Progress monitoring

Reading data review

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Masters Degree in Literacy/Reading

Reading/Literacy certification

LETRS training (preferred)

Tools

DIBELS

MAP assessments

Job description

Full-time, probationary assignment. Grades 3-5.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work closely with reading teacher, classroom teachers, administration, and Academic Support Instructors
• Provide AIS instruction to identified students needing assistance in ELA
• Consult with teachers to review student data and suggest appropriate interventions to improve student achievement
• Active member of RTI committees and meetings as needed
• Active participant of MTSS team and process
• RTI Case Manager for select students with reading deficits as needed
• MTSS Case Manager for selected classes
• Administer Diagnostic Reading Assessments as needed
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and interpreting assessment data for classroom teachers and administration
• Participate in Student Program Reviews (3x per year)
  • Assist in developing goals for progress monitoring
  • Assist in offering professional development in reading instruction
• Participate in Student Data Reviews (2x per year)
  • Assist in developing goals for progress monitoring
  • Assist in offering professional development in reading instruction
• Assist in the administration and preparation for benchmark assessments 3x per year (fluency probes, F&P, MAP, etc.) and participate as a SWAT member as needed
• Assist in the administration and preparation for benchmark assessments 3x per year (DIBELS, MAP, etc.)
• Participate as a member ELA Committee
  • Participate/facilitate as a member of building level committee
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Why Brighton Central School District?

The Brighton Central School District in upstate New York is located in a family-oriented community offering excellent public services and recreation to residents of all ages. The town includes attractive residential properties, small businesses and professional office buildings with convenient access to the City of Rochester's cultural, educational and commercial opportunities. Brighton is a cosmopolitan community with people of diverse nationalities, religions and ethnic backgrounds. The name Brighton Central Schools has become synonymous with quality education, and many of our district's residents choose to live here because of our outstanding educational system. Students, staff, parents and residents are proud of their schools and maintain an active interest and involvement long after their children have grown. This translates into strong, consistent support for budgets and capital projects. The school district attracts a highly experienced, stable faculty who find the district a personally and professionally rewarding place to work. Parents play a special role in all schools as volunteers, as members of the PTSA, and as participants in school committees and decision-making. Brighton's compact geography makes it ideal for our school organization, which includes four district-wide schools in which all students in each grade attend the same building. All the district's buildings have been renovated or expanded to more adequately meet the needs of an educational program in the 21st century.

Valuing Differences, Strengthening Community

Brighton Central School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions who are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all students, faculty and staff can thrive. We value a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills, recognizing that they enrich our school community and enhance learning for everyone. A broad understanding of and appreciation for different backgrounds and viewpoints is essential to our mission.

The Brighton Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation (the term “sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. In addition, students are also afforded protection based on weight.

About Rochester

This metropolitan region is known for its vast selection of family-oriented activities and attractions. The third largest city in New York State, the greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people. Conveniently located, Rochester is a six hour drive from New York City, 3 1/2 hours from Toronto and 90 minutes from Niagara Falls. From listening to great jazz on the streets to children being entertained at the second largest children’s museum in the U.S., Rochester is filled with museums, attractions, music, theater, festivals, sports, special events and more. Former home to pioneers and independent thinkers like Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, Rochester has worked hard to preserve and honor its history. Ultimately, Rochester's biggest asset is its people – Rochester is a welcoming and friendly place.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and certification in Literacy and/or Reading
• Knowledgeable in phonics based interventions and programs, phonics screeners, progress monitoring tools, etc.
• Successful teaching experience with a diverse student population (especially at grades 3-5)
• Demonstrated successful experience in leadership role(s) requiring the organization and implementation of new initiatives and program
• LETRS training preferred