Special Education Teacher: Reading Specialist

Special Education Teacher:
Reading Specialist

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Special Education Teacher:
Reading Specialist in Lancaster, MA.

Role

Summary:

The Reading Specialist is an instructional role dedicated to improving student literacy outcomes through evidence-based practices. You will provide intensive, data-driven interventions to students, coach classroom teachers on structured literacy approaches, and lead the analysis of school- and student-level literacy data.

• Targeted Intervention & Instruction:
  Provide direct, small-group instruction to students using research-based interventions (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or similar Structured Literacy program).
• Focus instruction on the Five Pillars of Reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension).
• Adapt instruction for diverse learners, particularly students with disabilities.
• Assessment & Data Leadership:
  Coordinate administration of universal literacy screenings and progress monitoring assessment.
• Maintain progress-monitoring data to track student growth and adjust intervention intensity as needed.
• Support data meetings with grade-level teams to interpret results and design interventions.
• Coaching & Job-Embedded Professional Learning:
  Model evidence-based literacy lessons and instructional practices within K-8 classrooms.
• Assist teachers as they implement the Massachusetts ELA/Literacy Curriculum Frameworks through a variety of curricular resources.
• Provide on-the-spot coaching to teachers on differentiating instruction for phonics and word study.
• Compliance &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in IEP meetings as a subject matter expert for students with reading-based disabilities.
• Communicate regularly with families and educators regarding student progress and provide strategies for classroom-and home-based literacy supports.

• Licensure:
  Valid Massachusetts Special Education Teaching License.
• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in education-related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of experience teaching under a valid educator license.

• Licensure:
  Valid Massachusetts Specialist Teacher:
  Reading (All Levels) license.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of experience teaching under a valid MA Initial or Professional license.
• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Reading, Literacy, or Education from an accredited institution.
• Structured Literacy Certification:
  Completion of an IDA-accredited program (e.g., Wilson Level 1, Orton-Gillingham Associate Level).

• Science of Reading Expertise:
  Deep understanding of the science of reading and the neurological basis of dyslexia.
• Literacy Intervention and Knowledge:
  Familiarity with the DESE Mass Literacy guide and evidence-based early literacy practices.
• Data Literacy:
  Proficiency with data management platforms and visually representing data.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Ability to look at reading scores and identify and target specific skill gaps.
• Relational Leadership:
  Ability to coach adult peers with empathy and professional respect.

• 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

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