Position Title

Long Term Substitute Reading Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Reading Specialist / Reading Teacher (Intermediate School)

Reports To: Building Principal at Laurelton-Pardee Intermediate School and Director of Elementary Education

Job Summary

The Reading Specialist / Reading Teacher provides targeted literacy instruction and intervention to intermediate-level students who require additional support in reading and writing. The position focuses on improving student literacy outcomes through data-driven instruction, collaboration with classroom teachers, and the implementation of research-based reading practices aligned with district and state standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Intervention

• Provide direct reading instruction to identified students in individual, small-group, and/or classroom settings based on assessed literacy needs.
• Design and implement research-based literacy interventions addressing decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression appropriate for intermediate learners.
• Establish clear instructional objectives and measurable outcomes aligned with district literacy standards and student learning goals.

Assessment & Data Use

• Conduct and analyze formal and informal reading assessments to identify students eligible for intervention and to guide instructional planning.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on assessment data and observed student performance.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate results to teachers, administrators, and families as appropriate.

Collaboration & Professional Support

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, ENL teachers, and administrators to support a comprehensive literacy program.
• Provide guidance and coaching to teachers on literacy strategies, instructional materials, and assessment practices.
• Participate in grade-level, problem-solving, and data team meetings to support school-wide literacy initiatives.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Assist in the selection and implementation of instructional materials and literacy resources aligned with district goals.
• Support the implementation of district literacy initiatives and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and improvement.
• Stay current with evidence-based literacy research and instructional best practices at the intermediate level.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and strategies to support reading development at home.
• Assist with parent workshops or informational sessions related to literacy development when appropriate.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• New York State Certification as a Reading Teacher or Literacy Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, or related field.
• Knowledge of research-based reading instruction and literacy assessment practices.

Preferred

• Classroom teacher experience.
• Experience working with intermediate-level students (Grades 3–5)
• Experience using literacy assessment tools and data systems

Job Category

Teaching

Job Location

Laurelton

Additional Information