Lower School Reading Specialist

About the Employer

Sy 26/27 Reading Specialist Lower School Job Description

About Us

The Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is a public charter school that aims to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training.

Our Philosophy

We believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity.

Our Staff

We believe highly qualified, student-centered, and culturally responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice.

Job Summary

The Reading Specialist is a specialist in all aspects of ELA instruction; reading, writing, and spelling. The Reading Specialist provides high-level literacy support for members of the school community.

Major Responsibilities

Organizing and implementing multisensory structured language instruction, Providing direct service for whole group, small group, and individual instruction based on student needs, Administering and interpreting educational assessments, Implementing a range of effective strategies and reading interventions, Co-planning with classroom teacher, Organizing and disseminating ELA resources to school staff, Collecting and organizing and analyzing data, including measures such as DIBELS for grade-level meetings, Implementing lessons specific to Common Core Standards and sharing instructional strategies, Participating in grade-level meetings, Leading specified curriculum meetings, as well as leading discussions around literacy practices, Assisting in the analysis of school-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulating plans to improve student achievement in reading and teacher effectiveness, Creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the reading achievement of all students, Morning duty: includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms. Afternoon duty: includes active supervision of the dismissal process. Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Reading and/or Special Education (required) Master's degree in Reading and/or Special Education preferred Prior teaching experience, especially in the classroom Project Read, Wilson, and/or Orton-Gillingham preferred Background and experience in the administration and interpretation of educational assessments Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards Excellent communication skills

Required license(s)/MTEL:

DSE License: Reading All Levels and SEI Endorsement.

Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills Test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s). Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in an urban setting preferred