Reading Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States DC Public Schools Full time
Job Title: Reading Specialist

The Reading Specialist will play a critical role in providing individualized and small group literacy instruction to identified students in pull-out and push-in settings. This position requires a strong understanding of current Scientifically Based Reading Research (SBRR) and the ability to administer and analyze formal and informal reading assessments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide literacy instruction to students in need of support, using a range of research-based instructional practices and approaches.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to align instruction and support to meet the needs of students.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Participate in data-based identification of students in need of literacy intervention and assist in setting goals and planning interventions.
  • Develop and implement literacy programs and interventions to support student achievement.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Reading or a related field.
  • Knowledge of current SBRR and experience with administering and analyzing formal and informal reading assessments.
  • Demonstrated success in raising the literacy achievement levels of traditionally at-risk students.
  • Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents, and families.
  • Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.
Personal Qualities:
  • Commitment to equity and closing the achievement gap.
  • Leadership and ability to coach and mentor others.
  • Focus on data-driven results and ability to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
  • Innovative problem-solving and ability to adapt to changing environments.
  • Teamwork and ability to collaborate with others.
  • Dependability and ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

This is a safety-sensitive position, and all safety-sensitive positions are subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing. If you are tentatively selected for this position, you will be required to submit to testing for illegal drug use prior to employment, and your employment shall be contingent upon negative test results. If you are appointed into this position, you shall be subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing throughout your employment.

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