Elementary Reading Specialist; Grades K-2; SY

Elementary Reading Specialist (Grades K-2) (2026 - 2027 SY)

Winthrop Public School District, W.P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School – Winthrop, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Title: Elementary Reading Specialist (Grades K-2) (2026 - 2027 SY)

Description: Provide instruction and support to students in grades K-2 who are experiencing difficulties with reading.

• Use both formal and informal assessments to diagnose student strengths and needs
• Interpret assessment information for tailored instruction
• Implement strategies and reading programs adopted by the school district
• Provide assistance to classroom teachers to promote carryover of strategies and optimize learning
• Participate in parent conferences, answer parent concerns, and act as a resource to encourage support of children’s reading/language arts development
• Participate in SST (student support team) as warranted
• Plan, facilitate, and present reading information and data at grade‑level meetings and CPT
• Other duties as assigned by the school principal

• Master’s degree and reading licensure required
• Familiarity with district benchmark testing programs, progress monitoring, and data interpretation

As per Article 6 of the Agreement between the Winthrop School Committee and the Winthrop Teachers’ Association, the vacancy is posted for William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School.

• Master’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Kristen Reynolds, Principal
• W.P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: kreynolds.ma.us