Reading Specialist

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

JOB GOAL:
Improve student reading/writing achievement through a comprehensive school-wide literacy program that models best-practice lessons using literacy-based learning strategies, coach teachers in all curriculum areas on how to enhance students’ literacy skills, and provide data analysis and direct instruction to students.

• Provide direct instruction in literacy to students identified as needing intervention.
• Design lesson plans for individual, small group and large group instruction in literacy.
• Serve as a consultant to administration and teachers in the area of literacy.
• Evaluate student performance in literacy and collaborate with teachers and administrators to interpret and use assessment data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Model effective instructional strategies in the area of literacy in the classroom.
• Collaborate with school teams and administrators to make curriculum and assessment recommendations in the area of literacy.
• Maintain and promptly submit accurate, complete and correct records and reports as required by district policy, and by administrative directives.
• Work with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and/or with departments, providing practical support on implementing the district literacy curriculum and effective intervention strategies.
• Provide parent education opportunities where requested in the area of literacy.

Full-time

$67,876 to $111,687 Per Year

• Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree or higher with a concentration in Reading
  • Massachusetts Educator Licensure Reading (all levels)
  • Minimum of three years teaching experience in grades K-6
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with teachers, administrators, parents and various stakeholders
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Natalie Van Der Molen , Human Resources Manager
• 72 Pilgrim Road
• Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359
• Phone:
• Email: natalie.vandermolen

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