Temporary Reading Specialist - Parkdale Elementary School FTE

Temporary Reading Specialist
- Parkdale Elementary School - .50 FTE

Hood River County SD 134-Parkdale Elementary School
- Mount Hood, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hood River County School District

Job : 5915236

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This is a regular position and will begin with the 2026/27 school year in August.

This is a temporary position for the 2026/27 school year and will begin immediately.

The Reading Specialist promotes and develops successful reading instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The reading specialist is responsible for group and individual instruction of reading for students to meet state and federal guidelines, and consistently measures and evaluates student progress. The reading specialist supervises and develops lessons for instructional assistants.

The reading specialist is also responsible for partnering with families through collaboration, communication, and education.

• Implement a variety of assessment instruments to determine eligibility and instructional needs of students in reading and math.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing district curriculum.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and monitor student data.
• Use student data to effectively evaluate the success of the reading program.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate records of student performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research based principles of effective reading instruction.
• Instructs students (e.g. individually, group sessions, etc.) for the purpose of improving their success in reading and assessing reading concepts and proficiencies through a defined course of study.
• Prepare daily lesson plans for all groups/individuals that address student skill deficits.
• Employ effective instructional strategies, including but not limited to organizing instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes, communicating learning goals, selecting teaching strategies emphasizing active student engagement, balancing direct instruction with guided and individual practice, regularly assessing student progress and communicating growth with students.
• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of technology for educator effectiveness (computer/laptop, iPad, Google
  -email, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce expectations for student behavior and participation.
• Communicate goals and academic expectations to students, and provide feedback on their performance so they can take an active role in their own success.
• Provide for the health and safety of all students in all instructional settings.
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in reading.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with administration, staff, parents/guardians, and students.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation of student progress to staff, parents/guardians, students, and program Supervisor.
• Keep staff and parents/guardians informed through written and oral communication.
• Act as an instructional leader in the area of reading, providing information and assistance to staff about best reading practices.
• Assist staff in ordering, organizing, preparing and/or locating reading materials.
• Develop and/or assist in developing professional development opportunities for teachers and instructional assistants, specifically in the area of reading.
• Instruct, direct, supervise, and evaluate assigned instructional assistants to maximize…