Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist

Location:

Eastside Elementary, 14 St. Johns Avenue, Corner Brook, A2H 2E5

Competition End Date:
July 17, 2026 8:00 AM

Education Required:

Bachelor of Education – Primary/Elementary

Training Method: PRIMARY‑ELEMENTARY

Full time term Reading Specialist Position. Duties to commence September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027. This is a school‑based position working collaboratively with NL Schools and school personnel to support responsive teaching and learning in literacy with a focus on reading. A reading specialist is a reflective, self‑directed, lifelong learner, who will mentor teachers to improve efficacy in the teaching of reading.

As a literacy leader and advocate for all students, the reading specialist will promote the goals for student success in a safe and caring environment where engagement, equity and excellence are fostered. The Reading Specialist has a “students first” philosophy in their practice and believes that collaborative trusting relationships is key for professional learning.

• Know learners and how they learn
• Know the content and teaching strategies
• Ability to plan and implement effective, responsive, teaching and learning
• Ability to assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning
• Ability to create and maintain supportive, safe, and inclusive environments
• Ability to engage collaboratively with families and the school community
• Demonstrates a growth mindset
• Demonstrates professionalism

Additional information regarding these standards can be found here: 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers

• Current knowledge of research and evidence‑based practices in reading instruction.
• Self‑directed learner who engages in sustained professional learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in evidence‑based teaching and assessment of reading.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing evidence of student learning.
• Models, promotes, and uses responsive teaching to meet the needs of students who are experiencing difficulties and those who are very capable.
• Experience in creating and co‑creating professional learning opportunities for school and educators.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional learning models for educators.
• Leverages technology to promote equity in professional collaborative learning networks.
• Strong leadership skills enabling advocacy in literacy learning by establishing trusting relationships with students, teachers and families.
• Willingness to work in more than one school, if assigned.

• Bachelor of Education – Primary/Elementary
• NL Teaching Certificate – Level IV or higher
• 5 years of successful teaching experience in K‑6.
• Masters of Education (Reading/Literacy, Teaching and Learning) would be an asset
• Equivalencies will be considered

Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.