Reading Specialist

Dates of Program: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026

Days of Program: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Locations: Roberto Clemente School

Staff Needed: One (1) Reading Specialist

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Reading Specialist certificate
• Must hold a master's degree from an accredited college.
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level.

*****POSITION PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL AND STUDENT REGISTRATION

*****MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.