Reading Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic and

experienced Reading Specialist to be a part of the instructional team at our school. This candidate will

bring a passion for implementing and supporting best instructional practices, a desire to serve all

students well, and a commitment to contribute to an already existing positive collaborative school

environment. Only those candidates with a passion for the Sizer School mission and a readiness to

teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides push-in reading support for students in classrooms;

Teaches pull-out reading classes for a diverse range of students;

Implements a range of assessments to identify student needs and prepares individualized

plans, specifically in the area of reading instruction;

Progress monitors to inform curriculum and instruction and improve student reading levels

across all grades;

Identifies students who need supplemental reading services;

Works with student services staff to schedule services for identified students;

Maintains necessary progress reports and records of students accessing services;

Regularly reports out to Sizer grade-level teams on student progress in reading;

Attends meetings with students, parents/guardians, and teachers when needed;

Helps create and support a literacy-rich environment conducive to effective learning for all

students;

Supports the development of high-quality/effective reading instruction across the curriculum,

including collaborating with teachers in the classroom throughout the school day;

Designs units of reading instruction with measurable outcomes and engaging tasks;

Demonstrates instructional practices that reflect cultural proficiency;

Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to ensure they are accessible to all students,

including English learners and students with disabilities;

Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually

and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning;

Participates in school-wide and subject-specific professional development and in grade-level

team meetings; and

Other duties as assigned.

Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic and

experienced Reading Specialist to be a part of the instructional team at our school. This candidate will

bring a passion for implementing and supporting best instructional practices, a desire to serve all

students well, and a commitment to contribute to an already existing positive collaborative school

environment. Only those candidates with a passion for the Sizer School mission and a readiness to

teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides push-in reading support for students in classrooms;

Teaches pull-out reading classes for a diverse range of students;

Implements a range of assessments to identify student needs and prepares individualized

plans, specifically in the area of reading instruction;

Progress monitors to inform curriculum and instruction and improve student reading levels

across all grades;

Identifies students who need supplemental reading services;

Works with student services staff to schedule services for identified students;

Maintains necessary progress reports and records of students accessing services;

Regularly reports out to Sizer grade-level teams on student progress in reading;

Attends meetings with students, parents/guardians, and teachers when needed;

Helps create and support a literacy-rich environment conducive to effective learning for all

students;

Supports the development of high-quality/effective reading instruction across the curriculum,

including collaborating with teachers in the classroom throughout the school day;

Designs units of reading instruction with measurable outcomes and engaging tasks;

Demonstrates instructional practices that reflect cultural proficiency;

Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to ensure they are accessible to all students,

including English learners and students with disabilities;

Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually

and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning;

Participates in school-wide and subject-specific professional development and in grade-level

team meetings; and

Other duties as assigned.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Sizer School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Dedication to the Sizer School mission
  
  Thorough knowledge of curriculum design, MA Common Core, and assessment tools
  
  A Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  
  Highly qualified to teach in assignment area with experience in reading specialization (MA
  
  DESE License with SEI Endorsement)
  
  Experience working with a diverse population of students
  
  Innovative team player with abundant energy and proven history of service
  
  Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background Check
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Nicole Lawrence , Director of Special Education & ELL
• 500 Rindge Road
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
• Phone: (978) 345-2701
• Fax: (978) 345-9127
• Email: