SY 26-27 Reading Specialist

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is looking for a Reading Specialist to join Conservatory Lab Charter School in Boston. This role involves supporting students who struggle with reading through research-based interventions while collaborating with teachers and participating in IEP planning.

The ideal candidate will possess a reading specialist license, a special education license, and experience in urban education. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Haitian Creole are preferred. Join us in enhancing the reading skills and overall success of students!

Qualifications

• Must hold a reading specialist license or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an urban environment is highly preferred.
• A special education license is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish success plans for students struggling with reading.
• Co‑plan lessons with academic teachers to support student learning.
• Write IEP goals and conduct learning assessments.
• Attend all IEP meetings related to assigned students.

Skills

Reading specialist license or equivalent qualification

Experience working in an urban environment

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

Bilingual proficiency in Cape Verdean Creole

Bilingual proficiency in Haitian Creole

Strong oral communication skills

Flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced environment

Education

Special education license

Job description

Job Description

Conservatory Lab Charter School is a laboratory school that serves a diverse range of students from preschool through eighth grade, emphasizing rigorous academic and music education.

The reading specialist supports students struggling with reading by implementing research‑based interventions to build proficiency. The role requires collaboration with content teachers and participation in IEP planning and accommodation design to ensure students access grade‑level content.

Responsibilities

• Establish success plans for students struggling with reading
• Partner with the lead teacher to support an optimal learning environment for students
• Co‑plan lessons with academic teachers to support student learning
• Write IEP goals and conduct learning assessments
• Attend all IEP meetings in accordance with assigned students
• Consult with academic teachers to design and support implementation of students’ accommodations
• Lead small group and individual instruction using identified scientific, research‑based interventions focused on individual student difficulties
• Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation
• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining two‑way communication with families, including attending team/parent meetings as required
• Assist with universal screening of students
• Assist with all testing accommodations
• Supervise student groups as assigned by the schedule
• Utilize feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance to enhance supports for students
• Perform related duties as requested to support a safe learning environment
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Principal or designee

Qualifications

• Reading specialist license or equivalent qualification
• Experience working in an urban environment
• Special education license
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole
• Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong oral communication skills
• Flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced environment