Reading Specialist

JOB SUMMARYSizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic andexperienced Reading Specialist to be a part of the instructional team at our school. This candidate willbring a passion for implementing and supporting best instructional practices, a desire to serve allstudents well, and a commitment to contribute to an already existing positive collaborative schoolenvironment. Only those candidates with a passion for the Sizer School mission and a readiness toteach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESProvides push-in reading support for students in classrooms;Teaches pull-out reading classes for a diverse range of students;Implements a range of assessments to identify student needs and prepares individualizedplans, specifically in the area of reading instruction;Progress monitors to inform curriculum and instruction and improve student reading levelsacross all grades;Identifies students who need supplemental reading services;Works with student services staff to schedule services for identified students;Maintains necessary progress reports and records of students accessing services;Regularly reports out to Sizer grade-level teams on student progress in reading;Attends meetings with students, parents/guardians, and teachers when needed;Helps create and support a literacy-rich environment conducive to effective learning for allstudents;Supports the development of high-quality/effective reading instruction across the curriculum,including collaborating with teachers in the classroom throughout the school day;Designs units of reading instruction with measurable outcomes and engaging tasks;Demonstrates instructional practices that reflect cultural proficiency;Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to ensure they are accessible to all students,including English learners and students with disabilities;Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individuallyand with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning;Participates in school-wide and subject-specific professional development and in grade-levelteam meetings; andOther duties as assigned.