Reading Specialist At Beaver Brook Elementary School

Reading Specialist

Beaver Brook Elementary School is seeking an experienced Reading Specialist to join its K-2 team of educators. Reading Specialists work extensively with students to improve specific reading skills focusing on the five components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills.

This teacher helps students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth. Reading Specialists provide leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in reading instruction. Reading Specialists must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned. Reading Specialists should be aware of current trends, research, and best practices related to reading instruction.

Skills and Responsibilities
Planning and implementing standards-based lessons with clear objectives
Using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs
Adapting lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students

Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
Working collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
Modeling effective teaching strategies and techniques
Participating in and periodically leading school-wide professional development activities

Performing other duties as requested by administrators

General Qualifications
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the specific subject area(s): Reading Specialist, All Levels

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.
SEI Endorsement
Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
Experience with and deep understanding of DIBELS and iReady preferred
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice