FY27: Reading Specialist, K-5, Carl Sandburg Learning Center, 0.5 FTE

Summary Description

The reading teacher supports students as they construct meaning in reading. Under the direction of the principal, the reading teacher provides services to administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents. In addition, the reading teacher uses both informal and standardized measures to diagnose the strengths and needs of individual students and/or groups of students. The reading teacher teaches basic and developmental reading.

Physical Demands

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements

Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: Salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

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Job Reading Specialist

Organization: Carl Sandburg Learning Center

Primary Location: Rockville

Schedule: Part-time

Working Months: 10

Shift: Day

Job Posting

Jul 23, 2026, 7:55:06 AM

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge: Knowledge of MCPS goals and guidelines and current professional research in order to coordinate and evaluate all schoolwide reading services. Thorough knowledge of educational process; background in content area desirable.

• Skills: Skills in written and oral communication, human relations, organization and management.

Education, Training, Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading.

• Advanced Professional Certificate.

• Three years teaching and/or clinical experience, preferably at the level of assignment.

• Eligible for Maryland reading specialist certification.

• Experience in administering, analyzing, and interpreting standardized tests.