Special Education Teacher- Reading Specialist (PT .5)

Galvin Middle School; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated part-time Reading Specialist at Galvin Middle School to support students' reading development and literacy growth.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration with teachers, and designing individualized reading plans based on assessment data.

Qualifications

• Certified Reading Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted reading intervention to students identified as struggling readers through individual or small group instruction.
• Assess and monitor student progress in reading, using formal and informal assessment tools, and adjust instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support the implementation of literacy instruction across the curriculum.
• Design and implement individualized reading plans for students based on assessment data and classroom performance.
• Stay current with research and best practices in reading instruction and literacy development.

Job description

Special Education Teacher- Reading Specialist (PT .5)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921446

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

.5 Reading Specialist

Wakefield Public Schools
Position Title: Reading Specialist
Location: Galvin Middle School

Summary:
Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable part-time
Reading Specialist at Galvin Middle School. This
role requires expertise in reading development, data-driven instruction,
and a commitment to fostering a love of reading in all students.

Qualifications::

• Certified Reading Specialist required


• Valid DESE Reading Specialist License requiredCertification in

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted reading intervention to students identified as struggling readers through individual or small group instruction.


• Assess and monitor student progress in reading, using formal


• and informal assessment tools, and adjust instruction as needed.


• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support the


• implementation of literacy instruction across the curriculum.


• Design and implement individualized reading plans for students


• based on assessment data and classroom performance.


• Stay current with research and best practices in reading


• instruction and literacy development.

Salary: $31,651 - $59,659

Position Type:Part-Time .5 FTE

Positions Available: 1

Job Categories

• Special Education Learning Disabled

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary: $31,651 to $59,659 Per Year

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School


• 60 Farm Street


• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]