Reading Specialist

Northbridge Public Schools Northbridge Middle School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5703358
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $56,177 to $100,275 Per Year
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
  Reading/Literacy;
  Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Create and implement engaging needs-based lessons for multiple reading groups and individual students
• Administer screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic and outcome measures
• Work with teachers on administration and interpretation of assessment data to determine adequate progress or those in need of interventions of varying intensity, as well as a grouping for small, needs-based groups, as part of differentiated core instruction
• Administer and interpret in-depth diagnostic measures or additional assessments commonly used in the school
• Assist in the analysis of school-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in reading and teaching effectiveness
• Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students
• Collaborate with colleagues and the school community to enhance the teaching profession
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information for the purpose of protecting students, staff, parents, and the District
• Communicate with parents and school counselors regarding student progress
• Participate in curriculum and other programs within the school and/or on a district level
• Participate in faculty meetings and on committees
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and monitor standardized tests
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or necessary

• Dual licensure preferred (Special Education and Reading).
  Orton Gillingham or Wilson Certification preferred.
  1. Masters Degree in Education
  2. Knowledge of reading/writing process, literacy, current assessment tools, content learning standards, and differentiating instruction in reading at the middle school level.
  3. Understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching reading and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks.
  5. At least three years of teaching experience in reading-related area in the high school preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

The mission of the Northbridge Public Schools is to prepare our students to become responsible, contributing members of society by providing a challenging, rigorous educational program which will maximize academic achievement, enable intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development in an atmosphere that promotes creative and critical thinking.

• George Ghitelman Spier
• 87 Linwood Avenue
• Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588
• Phone:
• Email: gspier