AIS Reading Teacher

• Position Type:
  General K-12/ AIS - Reading
• Date Posted:
  1/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Poughkeepsie Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as practicable

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-131 AIS READING TEACHER
JANUARY 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving application from qualified candidates for the position of:
AIS READING TEACHER
POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

New York State Certification required in content area (additional certification in Students with Disabilities is helpful);
Strong literacy background required.

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students. All AIS Reading teachers will be required to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in literacy.

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math and/or reading services in individual, and/or small group settings that facilitate active learning experiences;
• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of the district's ELA content standards;
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, unit and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students;
• Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;
• Creates a classroom environment and research-based program of study that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposed outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms;
• Conducts and participates in needed parent conferences and telephone conferences;
• Conducts student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, and/or to assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques;
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required;
• Collaborates as needed with appropriate personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions;
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities;
• Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve language and literacy;
• Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of literacy intervention and assessment;
• Provide for the care and protection of school property;
• Use relevant technology to support instruction;
• Provide a variety of literacy learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Manage student behavior, maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules procedures enforcing classroom, school and district rules and procedures;
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians;
• Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district;
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements;
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Provides written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews will be conducted.

As soon as practicable

In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $64,681 - $100,293

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.