Reading Specialist

Passionate about educating young minds? Pinkerton Academy is seeking dedicated educators to join our team in providing a one-of-a-kind educational experience for our students in a collaborative and positive environment. Here at Pinkerton Academy, we believe in a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can evolve academically, socially, and emotionally. Find out below about our current job openings and join us at Pinkerton Academy today to begin your career in education!

Supervisor:
Associate Dean of Academics, English

Remuneration: 5 class periods and a duty each semester

Qualifications:

NH Licensure as a Reading Specialist or eligible

Profile of a Pinkerton Teacher

A Pinkerton teacher’s most important role is in the classroom, and they strive to engage students in a student-centered learning environment. The development of this culture allows students to make meaning of the content and transfer their knowledge to new situations and real-life applications. Teachers should be facilitators of learning, coaching students to become independent and critical thinkers. Teachers are supported in their professional learning towards growth in all areas and are encouraged to use various techniques in their instruction and assessment.

Fostering a positive, challenging, and supportive environment is essential to the academic and social-emotional development of our students. Pinkerton’s Vision for Instruction is utilized to guide a teacher’s practice.

As a member of a department and the school community, a Pinkerton teacher must display a collaborative attitude. The growth and progress of a department and the Pinkerton community depend on the involvement and engagement of the faculty members in supporting the department and school goals. Teachers' creation of a positive atmosphere in the school community reinforces learning as a lifelong activity.

The modeling of Pinkerton’s goals of courtesy, respect, and responsibility can be demonstrated through a teacher’s relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively instructing, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that a teacher maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If a teacher finds themselves in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, their opinions, and their assignments. All faculty need to demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.

Essential

Skills and Abilities

of a Pinkerton Teacher

Classroom

• Implements effective instructional practices to meet the needs of the learners
• Plans lessons and units
• Co-teaches reading strand classes as assigned by the department head, including ongoing, consistent collaboration and communication with co-teachers
• Assesses student progress, provides feedback promptly, and alters instruction based on that feedback
• Communicates and adheres to clear grading procedures aligned with department policy
• Monitors and documents the progress of students and issues reports when appropriate
• Maintains accurate student records and data, including grades and attendance
• Utilizes appropriate and available resources (technology, professional growth opportunities, collaboration)
• Communicates proactively with students and all other stakeholders regarding student progress
• Provides support and remediation for students outside of class time
• Assesses reading comprehension skills of incoming freshmen and at the end of their sophomore year, to analyze results to direct reading initiatives, and assesses teacher-identified students as needed

• Models a variety of reading strategies to students in English courses and other content-area courses throughout the school
• Provides resources,…