Reading Specialist grades 6-12

Reading Specialist

The Sanborn Regional School District is seeking a highly collaborative and student-centered Reading Specialist for Grades 6-12 to support the continued development of literacy achievement across the secondary schools. The Reading Specialist will provide targeted literacy intervention and support for students, collaborate with teachers to strengthen evidence-based literacy practices across content areas, analyze student achievement data, and contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive secondary literacy program.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of adolescent literacy and the ability to support students with a range of reading needs, including students who require intensive intervention as well as students who benefit from additional support in reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and academic literacy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted, evidence-based reading intervention to students in Grades 6-12.
• Identify students requiring additional literacy support through assessment data, teacher referral, MTSS processes, and other relevant measures.
• Develop and implement individualized or small-group literacy interventions based on student needs.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust interventions based on data.
• Support students in developing strategies for reading comprehension, vocabulary development, fluency, close reading, and understanding increasingly complex texts.
• Help students develop literacy skills necessary for success across academic content areas.
• Maintain accurate records of intervention services, student progress, and instructional data.
• Analyze multiple sources of student literacy data to identify strengths, needs, trends, and gaps in achievement.
• Support teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment data and using results to inform instruction.
• Participate in the district's MTSS process and assist teams in determining appropriate interventions and progress-monitoring strategies.
• Utilize formative and summative assessment information to measure the effectiveness of interventions.
• Communicate student progress and recommendations to teachers, administrators, and families as appropriate.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, interventionists, counselors, and administrators to support students' literacy development.
• Provide coaching, modeling, and professional learning related to evidence-based literacy practices.
• Support content-area teachers in incorporating literacy strategies into instruction, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, disciplinary literacy, and analysis of complex texts.
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate literacy instruction and provide appropriate scaffolds and supports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of consistent literacy practices across Grades 6-12.
• Participate in professional learning communities and instructional teams focused on student achievement and literacy improvement.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the district's secondary literacy curriculum and intervention programs.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders and teachers to ensure literacy instruction is aligned with New Hampshire academic standards and district expectations.
• Assist in identifying appropriate instructional resources, intervention materials, and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Contribute to the development of a coherent K-12 literacy continuum, with particular attention to the transition from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school.
• Stay current with research and best practices in adolescent literacy, reading intervention, and evidence-based instruction.
• Establish positive, supportive relationships with students and maintain high expectations for student growth.
• Collaborate effectively with families and school personnel to support student literacy needs.
• Participate in student support, MTSS, IEP, and other collaborative meetings as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding student progress and instructional recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all district policies, state requirements, and applicable laws.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Hampshire certification/licensure appropriate to the position, or eligibility for New Hampshire certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and intervention practices.
• Experience working with middle and/or high school students.
• Strong knowledge of literacy development, reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and adolescent literacy.
• Ability to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• New Hampshire Reading Specialist certification or…