Special Education Teacher: Reading Specialist

Special Education Teacher:
Reading Specialist

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Special Education Teacher – Reading Specialist to join our team in Lancaster, MA.

Pay Range: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year.

Base Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year.

• Work with the literacy specialist and classroom teachers to assess students’ reading abilities and develop plans to support students requiring reading and literacy intervention.
• Provide mentor support and instruction to teachers and instructional assistants in the areas of reading acquisition and direct pull‑out services for individual students.
• Work with parents to develop reading intervention programs to complement the school for students who need reading and language arts support at home.
• Provide direct 1:1, small group and/or push‑in reading services as outlined on students’ individualized education plans.
• Design and implement high‑quality instruction to students with reading needs including mild‑to‑moderate reading disabilities.
• Provide explicit instruction using evidence‑based reading intervention practices to students with identified reading needs.
• Utilize student strengths and data analysis to guide instruction and monitor student progress.
• Attend and participate in IEP team meetings (annual, 3‑year re‑evaluation, and as needed).

• Master’s Degree with specific training in assessment and screening.
• Massachusetts Educator’s License in Reading, all levels.
• One year of teaching and/or providing intervention services in the area of reading and language arts.
• Familiarity with educational testing and informal assessment and structured multi‑sensory sequential reading programs preferred.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (37.5 hours).

RFK Community Alliance provides high‑quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi‑service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We value teamwork, collaboration with families, schools, and community partners, and the development of strong support networks.

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion are intentional and integrated throughout our organization. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities and commit to fostering an inclusive workplace for both our team and the communities we serve.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Educational assistance
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑ & long‑term disability
• Retirement plan with generous employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance sign‑on incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment: $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. EOE/AA.