What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Reading Specialist position at Pine Hill Middle School?
VACANCY BULLETIN
The Pine Hill Board of Education announces the following vacancy:
Middle School Reading Specialist
Position Available: 2026-2027 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification: Valid New Jersey Standard Certificate: Reading Specialist and NJ Teacher of English and/or Middle School with Subject-Matter Specialization (Grades 5-8).
- Specialized Training: Extensive documented training in evidence-based, multisensory structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, including demonstrated success accelerating literacy growth for adolescent learners performing two or more years below grade level.
- NJTSS Fluency: Comprehensive knowledge of the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS), including literacy intervention frameworks, data-driven decision making, progress monitoring, and the I&RS process.
- Data & Tech Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to use multiple assessment data sources (NJSLA, DIBELS, STAR, etc.) to drive instructional decision-making and utilize assistive technology tools, including speech-to-text and text-to-speech, to increase accessibility for diverse learners.
Salary: Step E, $63,471 (Negotiable with experience) Pending NJEA Contract Negotiations