Reading Specialist (East End Campus)

Position Description

The Reading Specialist delivers equitable, data-informed literacy intervention within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Reporting to the principal, the Reading Specialist serves as a resource to classroom educators and student support staff, helping to build collective capacity to accelerate student literacy growth and ensure all learners thrive. This is a full-time, 10-month position requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers Targeted Reading Interventions

- Provides Tier 2 and 3 intervention services to students identified through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS framework).

- Delivers high-quality, small group or 1:1 instruction using the most appropriate service model (push-in or pull-out) based on student need

- Plans and prepares engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to students’ instructional levels

- Matches intervention intensity and frequency to student needs to ensure meaningful progress

Tracks Student Progress

- Regularly monitors student learning through both formal and informal assessments

- Adjusts instructional practices and students groupings based on ongoing data analysis

- Maintains organized and up-to-date data systems to support MTSS documentation

- Demonstrates student literacy growth through clear, measurable evidence

- Meets all deadlines for progress monitoring and benchmark assessments

- Communicates student growth clearly and effectively to relevant stakeholders

Collaborates with Team to Support MTSS Implementation

- Collaborates with school leadership, classroom teachers, and student support staff to align literacy interventions with classroom instruction

- Actively participates in MTSS meetings and intervention planning

- Shares insights, strategies, and best practices with colleagues to support a collaborative and inclusive learning community

Creates a Positive, Achievement-Oriented Environment

- Maintains a joyful and supportive intervention setting that encourages learning

- Establishes clear systems and routines to maximize instructional time

- Celebrates student effort, growth, and achievement

- Fosters academic resilience, goal-setting, and intrinsic motivation in students

Engages in Reflective Practice

- Reflects regularly on student data and instructional practice

- Seeks feedback and coaching to improve outcomes

- Engages in ongoing professional development aligned to MTSS and the Science of Reading

- Models a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field; Master’s degree in Reading or Literacy preferred

- Minimum of two years of experience as a Reading Specialist or Interventionist with a strong record of student achievement

- Demonstrated success implementing reading interventions within an MTSS framework

Skills/Traits

- Deep commitment to the school’s mission and Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist pedagogy

- Reflective and responsive to feedback with a desire to continuously improve

- Engaged in professional learning and knowledgeable about evidence-based literacy practices

- Strong collaboration and communication skills

- Effective time management and organizational skills

- Student-centered mindset with a firm belief in every child’s ability to succeed

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the classroom and outdoor spaces.

- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time with little or no assistance.

- Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.