Resource Teacher, PreK-12 Reading Intervention and Supports

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Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .Job Posting End Date:09-01-2026

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DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Coordinator of PreK-12 Reading Intervention and Supports, the Resource Teacher provides support for the design, implementation, and equitable access of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for reading. The Resource Teacher provides professional learning, instructional support, and coaching to reading specialists, teachers, and school administrators. This role also supports the design, development, and evaluation of intervention resources and provides ongoing guidance to schools to support the fidelity of MTSS implementation .This

position has an anticipated start date during the current school year. Applicants currently employed with another Maryland public school system are responsible for verifying eligibility for release for this 11-month per year, non-supervisory position if selected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy .

Education:

Master’s d egree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field .Certification/Licensure:

Priority will be given to applicants who :

Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education professional certificate or license as a Reading Specialist .Applicants may be considered who:

Hold a current out-of-state educator certificate and are eligible for a Maryland State Department of Education educator license as a Reading Specialist .Out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process for educator licensure with the Maryland State Department of Education in addition to uploading all required materials to your HCPSS employment application.

Experience:

Three years of experience as a Reading Specialist, interventionist, or other teaching role with a focus on reading instruction and intervention within a PreK-12 setting.

One year of experience in a leadership role, leading programs, or projects .PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Experience working with students at both elementary and secondary levels.

One year of experience in a leadership role, leading programs, or projects with a focus on reading instruction and intervention.

Experience designing and delivering professional learning for reading specialists, educators, and support staff.

Experience developing online instructional content within a learning management system .Experience c ollecti ng and analy zing literacy data (e.g., student, school, and system data) to evaluate the success of interventions .Experience mentoring or coaching educators to improve instruction and meet the needs of all students.

Participation in state, regional, and/or national organizations which promote access, equity, and student empowerment in reading instruction and…