2026-2027 School Year - Reading Specialist - Blades Elementary

About the role

The Reading Specialist will support the curriculum and provide training to teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.
• Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development.
• Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group).
• Analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs.
• Select instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in collaborative instructional planning.
• Conduct classroom visitations and provide feedback to teachers and administrators.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the Department of Education.
• Affiliate with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions involving the language arts program.
• Facilitate integrated and concept-based instruction aligned with content standards and objectives.

Requirements

• Delaware State Certification as a Reading Specialist.
• Valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License.
• Master's degree in Reading from an NCATE/CAEP-specialty organization recognized educator preparation program.
• Education Requirements: Must meet one of the selections provided in the qualifications section.
• One of the following: Assessment and Instruction in Writing, Assessment and Instruction in Reading, Practicum in Reading, Literacy in the Content Areas, Teaching English as a Second Language, Literacy Acquisition, Coaching Adult Learners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Skills

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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Schedule

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