2024-2025 | Reading Specialist

4 weeks ago


Hyde Park, United States Boston Prep Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

What is Boston Prep?  


Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school.   In 2023-2024, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.



What Do We Believe?


At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth.  We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year.  We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.  


To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success: 

  • We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team. 
  • We hold high expectations for all students.
  • We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.
  • We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.
  • We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.
  • We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.



What Do We Value?


Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team.  Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families.  They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team’s values:

  • We are mission driven.  
  • Everyone is here for the same reasons. 
  • Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.  
  • We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve. 
  • Staff actions drive student results. 



Who Are We Looking For?


At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career.  You embody the mindset that “kids do well if we believe they can”.


We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.


We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.


If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.


As a Reading Specialist…


You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class. 


Additional responsibilities of the role include:


Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Student Assessment

  • Participate in creating and implementing research-based and differentiated reading curricula based on students’ literacy needs, including implementation of Orton-Gillingham model
  • Direct teaching of high school level, multi-grade reading course
  • Direct reading intervention to various grades across the school
  • Analyze literacy data and planning for future literacy needs
  • Work collaboratively with other educators to interpret the literacy abilities and disabilities of students and ensure instruction in reading classes is appropriately aligned and complementary to instruction in content area classes
  • Create a classroom environment structured around scholarship where students are authentically engaged and curious
  • Assume daily tutoring responsibilities

 

Partnering with Students and Families

  • Mentor 8-15 students, through bi-weekly or daily advisory meetings
  • Communicate weekly with students, families, and school administrators around academic and behavioral concerns
  • Attend occasional after-school events

 

Building of School Culture

  • Frequently communicate the school’s mission to children and families
  • Adhere to school academic and SEL protocols, including our Circle practice
  • Utilize collaborative problem solving with students and embody the mindset that “Kids do well if they can, not if they want to”
  • Model empathy
  • Assume extracurricular responsibilities, if desired

 

Maintenance of Organizational Culture

  • Actively engage in one’s learning; seek and act on feedback regularly
  • Actively pursue professional development, inside and outside of the school
  • Collaborate with other team members to advance the school’s mission

 

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Wilson
  • Orton Gillian reading program
  • Fountas and Pinnell
  • Decoding / encoding / phonics / multisyllabic
     


For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonprep.org. 


One Mission.  One Team.  One School.  We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.



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