FY27: Teacher, Reading Support, .5 FTE/ Academic Intervention, .4 FTE, Harriet Tubman ES, .9 FTE

About the Role

Under the supervision of the principal and with the direction of the Lead Reading Recovery Teacher, teachers and teachers-in-training provide daily, intensive, individualized instruction to struggling first graders in compliance with the Standards and Guidelines of Reading Recovery in the United States. The role involves regular communication with MCPS staff and parents.

Physical demands are as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special requirements include attending school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily, intensive, individualized reading instruction to struggling first graders.
• Observe, analyze, and teach children to read and write using Reading Recovery teaching procedures.
• Use systematic assessment of reading behaviors and record evidence of progress.
• Communicate regularly with MCPS staff and parents.
• Infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Integrate multiple perspectives and multicultural education into instruction.
• Collaborate effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3 years of successful teaching experience with primary-age children; extensive background in teaching reading preferred.
• Meets Maryland state certification requirements in the appropriate field of education.

Skills

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to learn new methods for teaching reading and writing.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

Benefits

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Schedule

• Full-time
• 10 working months
• Day shift