Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist Teacher

The Reading Specialist Teacher provides targeted literacy instruction to students experiencing reading difficulties, using evidence-based practices and structured literacy methodologies. The teacher will deliver specialized intervention, monitor student progress, collaborate with classroom teachers, and support the school's literacy initiatives. The Reading Specialist Teacher must hold a NYSED Certification.

• Provides individual or small-group reading intervention using Reading System and other structured literacy programs as appropriate
• Implement explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction aligned with principles
• Use data from diagnostic assessments to plan and adjust instruction
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learner needs and IEP accommodations
• Supports the development of decoding, encoding, vocabulary, comprehension skills and fluency
• Conducts literacy assessments to determine student needs (e.g., decoding, phonological awareness, and spelling and their reading instructional grade level
• Track and document ongoing student performance using progress monitoring tools and literacy school-based systems
• Communicates progress regularly to families, teachers, and support teams
• Works collaboratively with classroom teachers, reading specialists, and teacher assistants to support literacy goals
• Participates in data team meetings, and student support discussions as needed
• Provides strategies and recommendations to classroom staff to reinforce reading skills across settings
• Communicates effectively with parents regarding student performance and home support strategies
• Incorporate Students' IEP goals into lessons
• Develop and write preschool, lower school age and upper school age lesson plans outlining lesson objectives, expected outcomes, learning standards, supports and materials
• Monitor the performance and behavior of students continuously and adjust instruction accordingly
• Communicate and collaborate with classroom teacher to support student achievement in the subject area
• Other duties assigned by Administration