Middle School Reading Specialist (SY 26-27 Job Providence area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Reading Specialist (SY 26-27)

Middle School Reading Specialist

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional MIDDLE SCHOOL READING SPECIALIST who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.

PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

** Contingent upon funding**

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

Reading Specialist/Consultant
Proficiency in Right to Read Requirements
ESL Certification Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver evidence-based, structured literacy interventions aligned to the science of reading, including programs such as Wilson Reading System and Orton-Gillingham, based on student need and diagnostic data.

Administer and analyze universal screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments to identify student needs and adjust instruction accordingly.

Design, implement, and monitor Tier II and Tier III interventions within the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Utilize the district's MTSS platform to document interventions, track student progress, analyze outcomes, and support data-based decision making.

Collaborate as an active member of MTSS teams, contributing to problem-solving cycles, intervention planning, and progress review.

Serve as a member of IEP teams, providing expertise in literacy development, present levels of performance, goal development, and progress monitoring for students with reading-related disabilities.

Provide explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction in foundational literacy skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Support classroom teachers through coaching, modeling, and consultation to strengthen Tier I core instruction and ensure alignment with evidence-based literacy practices.

Ensure fidelity of implementation for all intervention programs and instructional strategies.

Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress, intervention plans, and outcomes in compliance with district and state requirements.

Communicate regularly with families, educators, and stakeholders regarding student progress, intervention effectiveness, and next steps.

Participate in ongoing professional learning related to structured literacy, MTSS, and effective reading instruction.

Contribute to a school culture that prioritizes high-quality, grade-level literacy instruction and equitable access to effective interventions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)