Extended School Year -Reading Teacher (Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Certified)
About the role
We are seeking 1–2 special educators certified in Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson to provide small-group reading instruction during our Extended School Year (ESY) program.
Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted intervention aligned with students' IEP goals
- Collaborate with ESY staff to support student progress
- Collect regular data towards existing IEP goals and report on it in the “Summer Summaries” at the conclusion of the ESY program
- Take and maintain daily attendance
- Complete ALL student summer performance reports by the end of day on the last day of the program
- Provide copies of the report to be filed and uploaded into EasyIEP
- Combine student performance reports into one document for parent(s) and district file
Requirements
- Special education certification in Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson
- Experience delivering small-group reading instruction
- Knowledge of IEP goals and how to align interventions
- Ability to work collaboratively with ESY staff
- Proficiency in data collection and reporting
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with technology integration in education
- Passion for supporting students with special needs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson certification
- Experience with data collection and reporting
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $204.15 per day for teachers and related service providers
- Eligibility for SummerFun! for APS summer program educators with a 75% discount for non-vendor classes and 30% discount for vendor classes
Pay
- $204.15 per day
Schedule
- July 6 through July 24, Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- One-week break from July 27–30
- Programming resumes on August 3 and continues Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. through August 13
Contact Information
- K-12 Program Coordinator: Annalise Abdelnour, aabdelnour@arlington.k12.ma.us
- Preschool Program Coordinator: Joyce Schlenger, jschlenger@arlington.k12.ma.us
Location Information
- Parkway Elementary (Menotomy): Current grades: K-4 students and incoming Grade K students
- Pierce Elementary: Current grades: 5-7 students
- AHS: Current grades: 8-11 students
The Arlington Public Schools
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.