Elementary Reading Specialist

Elementary Reading Specialist

Berlin Public Schools, Berlin Elementary School, Berlin, New Hampshire

• Job : 5516382
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full‑time

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

QUALIFICATIONS:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct remedial instruction for students needing additional reading services.
• Provide help with guided reading groups in the classroom.
• Provide materials and/or services for gifted and talented students.
• Provide lesson modeling for teachers.
• Test and evaluate students within the first two weeks of school to determine reading placement.
• Provide individual testing upon referral from classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers in benchmarking students' reading level throughout the school year.
• Test, interpret, and recommend modifications for delivery of instruction.
• Coordinate the K‑3 reading/writing program.
• Coordinate the K‑3 testing program in reading/writing.
• Coordinate the K‑3 professional development in reading/writing.
• Coordinate the K‑3 reading/writing budget and ordering of materials.
• Review student records and test scores with teachers and administrators to help make decisions about individualized instruction.
• Work with classroom teachers to implement reading/writing materials, programs, and assessments.
• Be available to advise or to answer questions about reading/writing concerns.
• Provide support to new teachers and parents.
• Provide ideas and advice to teachers for students, groups, and/or special projects related to reading & writing.
• Help teachers locate and maintain a current inventory of additional resources for use with the classroom reading/writing programs.
• Help keep teachers up‑to‑date on new methods, programs and materials by providing in‑service programs, refresher courses or sharing sessions for staff.
• Promote the lifetime enjoyment of reading as a goal for students, teachers, and the community.

• Masters Degree in Reading/Education
• Reading & Writing Specialist Certification K‑12
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.