Reading Specialist

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – READING SPECIALIST

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Specialist

Date Posted: 10/14/2025

Location:

New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (NBFA) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre‑K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition‑free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma‑informed practice into every classroom
• Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its Board of Directors.

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self‑reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high‑quality education through experience‑based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical‑thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

The Reading Specialist will support the implementation of the district's multi‑tiered intervention model. The Reading Specialist will provide expertise in direct intervention to students who require support in the areas of literacy to enhance the district's capacity to meet the needs of all learners through tiered intervention. The Reading Specialist must demonstrate a commitment to reinforcing research‑based strategies and programs with a willingness to support students at‑risk for learning success.

• Plan and deliver evidence‑based lessons to Tier 2 and 3 students
• Plan and facilitate embedded literacy professional development for classroom teachers and Instructional Assistants
• Frequently monitor student progress and maintain effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures
• Participate in school‑wide and grade level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices, and help improve overall school performance
• Meet with SRBI Team and Principals to review student performance data and develop strategies to address the needs of learners
• Support SPED teachers in the development of IEP goals and objectives
• Attend professional development on content, instructional pedagogy, and differentiation
• Perform other duties related to content area instructional improvement and student learning, as assigned by the Principal

• Maintain a State of Connecticut Certification 102 or 097
• Master their content area or subject matter
• Be willing and able to offer constructive feedback to assist colleagues
• Understand that all work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and / or targets established as part of the Board’s and school’s organizational planning
• Knowledge of Common Core Curriculum Standards and Frameworks
• Knowledge of research‑based interventions, assessments, and instructional strategies including the workshop model
• Experience in implementing standards‑based lesson plans with embedded formative assessments
• Experience in developing strategies to address the diverse needs of students at‑risk for learning
• Ability to provide teachers with hands‑on, relevant, and practical assistance to differentiate support based on the needs of individual students
• Ability to work well with others, build relationships with school staff, and maintain confidentiality
• Be willing and able to receive constructive criticism to achieve performance goals
• Fervently believe in NBFA’s mission and be willing to work diligently to positively impact the life outcomes of our students
• Friendly work environment
• Health coverage includes medical and dental benefits (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA)
• Life, AD & D, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board (CTRB)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ten (10)+ paid holidays plus school closes year‑end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation
• Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time per Collective Bargaining Agreement