Literacy Specialist; Family Leave Coverage

About the Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning.

Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The Literacy Specialist is a member of the school’s Lower Division and reports to the Lower Division Head. This full-time, 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. This position will cover the Spring season, beginning January 2027 through June 2027.

• Provide small group literacy intervention to Lower Division students, utilizing data to determine goals and monitor for student progress
• Analyze assessment data with Lower Division teachers to improve classroom instruction to support all learners
• Meet with grade-level teams to assist in the development and implementation of literacy curriculum and serve as a resource for best practices for instruction
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, both orally and in writing
• Attend parent-teacher conferences for both individual students and any conferences deemed appropriate in grade-level classrooms
• Manage and administer assessment procedures, training, and data collection in collaboration with the Literacy Team and Lower Division Head
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and school-wide literacy goals
• Partner with the Director of Academic Support to differentiate reading instruction for students
• Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
• Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
• Participate fully in ongoing professional development
• Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task forces, and professional development.
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and performance
• Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of the School
• Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Literacy required. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in elementary grades
• Depth of understanding in language-based learning differences, research-based practices, and current trends in elementary literacy education
• Experience using a variety of assessment tools to inform instruction
• Experience with the UFLI “Fundations” Program
• Training in structured multisensory instructional methods, such as Orton-Gillingham
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community
• Demonstrated commitment to providing support to students and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development and innovative practices that support student growth.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Maintain focus and adaptability in an…