Short-Term Reading Specialist

Position Overview

One City Schools seeks an experienced Reading Specialist Teacher to join an interdisciplinary team that is committed to interactive project‑based learning, student self‑knowledge, and self‑advocacy. Ideal candidates have flexibility, humor, collaboration, creativity, and a passion for emerging research and pedagogy. They must possess the insight and skills to participate fully on a team that creates and implements a new school program.

• Assign related coursework and track student performance; evaluate programs and student progress through conferences, written evaluations, and written daily correspondence.
• Effectively adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Instruct and encourage individual students; establish goals for individualized students and small groups.
• Implement and model the school’s curriculum with a strong emphasis on community.
• Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators about student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in student extra‑curricular activities, such as sponsoring clubs, involvement in after‑school activities, and chaperoning student events.
• Manage the class and ensure engagement and discipline.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the administration.

As a Reading Interventionist, you will work collaboratively with classroom teachers within a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every scholar; establish effective rapport with scholars; motivate scholars to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation in reading; and build strong relationships with parents and other staff members. Scholars will receive instruction in small and large groups, and components of different reading programs or methodologies may be utilized depending on individual student needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an elementary setting (preferred); urban teaching experience and teaching children from racial, ethnic, and linguistically diverse backgrounds also desired.
• Reading Teacher certification 316.
• Experience in Expeditionary Learning or student‑led project‑based learning (preferred).
• Ability to differentiate instruction, including working with students with learning differences.
• Experience with reading assessments (informal and formal).
• Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of One City.
• Flexibility, comfort with discomfort, enthusiasm to build a school together, compassion, community‑focused, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Salary: $50K to $80K, depending on education, experience, and demonstrated impact on student academic growth and achievement.
• 4‑month contract with dedicated planning time each week. Standard school‑year breaks apply (Thanksgiving, winter, spring, national holidays).
• Healthy prepared breakfast, lunch, and snack provided while at work.

One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.