Reading Specialist (Brookland)

Position Description The Reading Specialist delivers equitable, data-informed literacy intervention within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Reporting to the principal, the Reading Specialist serves as a resource to classroom educators and student support staff, helping to build collective capacity to accelerate student literacy growth and ensure all learners thrive. This is a full-time, 10-month position requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week. Major Duties and Responsibilities Delivers Targeted Reading Interventions - Provides Tier 2 and 3 intervention services to students identified through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS framework). - Delivers high-quality, small group or 1:1 instruction using the most appropriate service model (push-in or pull-out) based on student need - Plans and prepares engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to students’ instructional levels - Matches intervention intensity and frequency to student needs to ensure meaningful progress Tracks Student Progress - Regularly monitors student learning through both formal and informal assessments - Adjusts instructional practices and students groupings based on ongoing data analysis - Maintains organized and up-to-date data systems to support MTSS documentation - Demonstrates student literacy growth through clear, measurable evidence - Meets all deadlines for progress monitoring and benchmark assessments - Communicates student growth clearly and effectively to relevant stakeholders Collaborates with Team to Support MTSS Implementation - Collaborates with school leadership, classroom teachers, and student support staff to align literacy interventions with classroom instruction - Actively participates in MTSS meetings and intervention planning - Shares insights, strategies, and best practices with colleagues to support a collaborative and inclusive learning community Creates a Positive, Achievement-Oriented Environment - Maintains a joyful and supportive intervention setting that encourages learning - Establishes clear systems and routines to maximize instructional time - Celebrates student effort, growth, and achievement - Fosters academic resilience, goal-setting, and intrinsic motivation in students Engages in Reflective Practice - Reflects regularly on student data and instructional practice - Seeks feedback and coaching to improve outcomes - Engages in ongoing professional development aligned to MTSS and the Science of Reading - Models a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field; Master’s degree in Reading or Literacy preferred - Minimum of two years of experience as a Reading Specialist or Interventionist with a strong record of student achievement - Demonstrated success implementing reading interventions within an MTSS framework Skills/Traits - Deep commitment to the school’s mission and Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist pedagogy - Reflective and responsive to feedback with a desire to continuously improve - Engaged in professional learning and knowledgeable about evidence-based literacy practices - Strong collaboration and communication skills - Effective time management and organizational skills - Student-centered mindset with a firm belief in every child’s ability to succeed Physical Requirements - Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the classroom and outdoor spaces. - Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time with little or no assistance. - Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.