Reading Specialist

Position Title

Reading Specialist (0.50)

E.A. Butler All Grade
· 615 Main Street
· Box 10
· McKay's
· A0N 1G0

June 10, 2026 8:00 AM

• Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary

• Primary-Elementary

0.50 permanent position of Reading Specialist. Duties to commence September 8, 2026. This is a school‑based position working collaboratively with NLSchools and school personnel to support responsive teaching and learning in literacy with a focus on reading. A reading specialist is a reflective, self‑directed, lifelong learner who will mentor teachers to improve the efficacy of their teaching of reading. As a literacy leader and advocate for all students, the specialist will promote the goals for student success in a safe and caring environment where engagement, equity, and excellence are fostered.

The specialist embraces a students‑first philosophy in their practice and believes that collaborative trusting relationships are key to professional learning.

• Know learners and how they learn
• Know the content and teaching strategies
• Ability to plan and implement effective, responsive teaching and learning
• Ability to assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning
• Ability to create and maintain supportive, safe, and inclusive environments
• Ability to engage collaboratively with families and the school community
• Demonstrates a growth mindset
• Demonstrates professionalism

• Current knowledge of research and evidence‑based practices in reading instruction
• Self‑directed learner who engages in sustained professional learning
• Demonstrated proficiency in evidence‑based teaching and assessment of reading
• Experience in collecting and analyzing evidence of student learning
• Models, promotes, and uses responsive teaching to meet the needs of students who are experiencing difficulties and those who are very capable
• Experience in creating and co‑creating professional learning opportunities for school educators
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated understanding of professional learning models for educators
• Leverages technology to promote equity in professional collaborative learning networks
• Strong leadership skills enabling advocacy in literacy learning by establishing trusting relationships with students, teachers, and families
• Willingness to work in more than one school, if assigned

• Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary
• NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher
• 5 years of successful teaching experience in K-6
• Masters of Education (Reading/Literacy, Teaching and Learning) would be an asset
• Equivalencies will be considered

Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.