Secondary Area 1 _ Reading Specialist (McNair Middle School) 2026-2027

About the role

The Reading Specialist at McNair Middle School is responsible for implementing, delivering, and promoting high academic expectations to all students. This position works collaboratively with team members and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade relevant, subject matter specific, and mandated curriculum
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning
• Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours
• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students
• Affirms and documents student progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance
• Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators
• Orders materials, attends any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attends professional learning sessions/training
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance
• Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field required
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field required
• Special Education Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., Special Education, Adaptive curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum), content certification areas and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate
• ESOL & Gifted Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required
• Career Technical And Agricultural Education (CTAE) Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations
• Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment
• Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience
• Industry licensure required