Reading Specialist; Long Term Substitute

Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute)

Fremont School District 79 is seeking a reading specialist (long term substitute) for the anticipated dates of October 19, 2026, through June 3, 2027.

Reports to:

building principal.

Qualifications:

Illinois professional educator license; reading specialist endorsement.

Position summary:

The reading specialist will primarily focus on two key areas: intervention services and reading professional development.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide direct reading intervention services to identified students who qualify for Tier II and Tier III services on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model.
• Support teachers in providing effective classroom instructional interventions to best support student needs in the general classroom setting, promoting inclusion.
• Establish a positive classroom environment conducive to effective instruction and learning.
• Utilize effective assessment and progress monitoring strategies.
• Monitor student entry and exit criteria and ensure students are placed in the appropriate level of services.
• Participate in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low-performing/at-risk students.
• Foster systems of effective communication with students, staff, and parents regarding intervention services.
• Demonstrate strong data analysis skills and develop teacher capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data to improve student learning.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to continue growing as an instructional leader.
• Facilitate reading professional development opportunities for staff.
• Model and/or co-teach lessons with teachers to foster effective and independent teacher utilization of new skills and resources.
• Promote the effective integration of the materials available to the ELA teachers.
• Collaborate and co-facilitate with the building and district-level staff to effectively promote the growth and achievement of all students.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to engage in positive relationships with administrators, staff, parents, students, and the community.
• Model research-based and innovative instructional practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to support educator/adult learning.
• Pursue and promote equitable and inclusive learning opportunities, with a focus on closing achievement gaps and meeting the needs of all students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by State/Federal law and District policy.
• Use site, District, and State assessment data to drive instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and/or intervention programs.
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and conferences with guardians.
• Participate in school and District initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in District provided professional development sessions and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $230.00/day