Reading Specialist (.5 FTE) (2024-2025 SY)

Department: English Job Title: Reading Teacher FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-Exempt) Unit A Reports to: Principal

General Description

The reading teacher supports the literacy specialist in helping every child in the school develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. He or she provides leadership in this area by teaching reading classes in conjunction with the literacy specialist.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Reading specialist license and valid Massachusetts teaching license
• Experience teaching reading
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer experience
  
  

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity and experience with “Units of Study in Opinion/Argument, Information, and Narrative Writing, K-5 Series,” edited by Lucy Calkins

Familiarity and experience with the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System, Continuum of Literacy Learning, and Leveled Literacy Intervention Program

Familiarity and experience with a balanced literacy framework, including:reading and writing workshop and small group instruction in reading and writing

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (not Limited To)

• Provide direct instruction and intervention to struggling readers
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Provide and support literacy assessment and data analysis
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required
• Middle School: Ability to work on a 6 day cycle schedule with rotating periods
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
  
  

Work Environment

Work Environment & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry.

Date Updated: 4/30/2018

Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.