Reading Specialist - Elementary School

Job Details Job ID: 5770935 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026 Job Description The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply. Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, Responsibility . Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we: Fostera safe, nurturing, and welcomingenvironment. Provide all students with equitableopportunities for deep and meaningfullearning through multiple pathways.Empowerall students to develop and apply theiruniquestrengths, passions, and curiosities.Partnerwith our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources. Position: Reading Specialist – Elementary School Location: Glenwood Elementary School Pay: WREA Salary Schedule - pending ratification of 2026/2027 WREA contract Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading Specialist Certification, or a related field Certification: Valid teaching certification. Experience: Proven experience in teaching and/or providing reading intervention at the elementary school level. Skills: Strong understanding of literacy development and evidence-based reading instruction. Knowledge of assessment tools and strategies to identify reading difficulties. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. Dedication to staying current with research and best practices in literacy education. Responsibilities Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct assessments to identify students' reading strengths and weaknesses. Develop individualized reading plans based on assessment results. Individual and Small-Group Instruction: Provide targeted reading interventions to students, both one-on-one and in small groups, to address specific reading challenges and improve reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Curriculum Development: Collaborate with teachers to integrate literacy skills into the school curriculum. Create and adapt instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners. Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess and track students' progress in reading interventions. Adjust instruction and interventions as needed to ensure continuous improvement. Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in reading instruction and literacy research. Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues through workshops and professional development sessions. Collaboration: Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and administrators to develop and implement strategies to support struggling readers across various subjects. Data Analysis: Analyze student data and assessment results to inform instructional decisions and program improvement. Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and offer guidance on how to support reading development at home. Physical Requirements Ability to work in a classroom setting and adapt to a dynamic school environment. Occasional lifting of instructional materials, setting up classroom activities, and moving throughout the school building. Additional Requirements Successful completion of background checks as required by Massachusetts state law and School Committee policies. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Andy Hall, Principal Glenwood Elementary School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The Wachusett Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education