2026-2027 School Year - Reading Specialist - Blades Elementary

Reading Specialist - Blades Elementary - for the 2026-2027 School Year

Essential Functions

• Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.
• Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports school division initiatives.
• Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provide follow-up support.
• Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs
• Provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of assessment tools.
• Select instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in collaborative instructional planning.
• Conduct classroom visitations and provides feedback to teachers and administrators on the school's literacy program.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the Department of Education by attending meetings and disseminating information.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions involving the language arts program.
• Remain grounded in content standards and objectives in order to facilitate integrated and concept-based instruction.
  
  

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Certification/License

Qualifications Profile/Education

• Delaware State Certification as a Reading Specialist
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
  
  

1581 School Reading Specialist

In accordance with 14 Del. C.

• 1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as a Reading Specialist to an applicant who has a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience with at least two years in the K to 12 classroom, and who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, who has met the following requirements:
• Official transcript(s) – Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of a Master's Degree.
• Education Requirements – must meet one of the selections below:
• Master's degree in Reading from a regionally accredited college or university offered by an NCATE/CAEP-specialty organization recognized educator preparation program or from a state-approved educator preparation program that used NCATE standards.
• Bachelor's degree and (30) graduate level credits or Master's degree in any content area and complete (24) graduate level credits in the areas listed below:
• Assessment and Instruction in Writing (3 graduate credits)
• Assessment and Instruction in Reading (6 graduate credits)
• Practicum in Reading to include application of strategies in assessment, instruction and parent involvement (6 graduate credits)
• Literacy in the Content Areas (3 graduate credits)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (3 graduate credits)
• And one of the areas below:
• Literacy Acquisition (3 graduate credits)
• Coaching Adult Learners (3 graduate credits)
• NOTE – If you are pursuing the (30) credit option and want ideas for the remaining 6 credits, these courses have been accepted in the past:
• Language Development (3 graduate credits)
• Emergent Literacy (3 graduate credits)
• Children's and/or Adolescent Literature (3 graduate credits)
• Copy of current and valid out-of-state license, if applicable.
• Delaware does not consider Certificates of Eligibility or Endorsements reciprocal.
• Form E (Verification of Teaching Experience) – if you have over one year of out-of-state teaching experience.
• This certification requires a minimum of three (3) years verified teaching experience under a valid in-state or out-of-state teaching license.
• Test scores should be forwarded to the Delaware Department of Education electronically upon your request.
• Submit a score of 164 or higher on Praxis II ‘Reading Specialist' Test #5301. Educational Testing Services (ETS) administers the Praxis test. Please use Reporting Code 7065.
  

For more information, please visit the Delaware Department of Education website:

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1581.shtml

TEMPORARY POSITION: No

Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 188 Days

Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check. The cost of the CPR check is $14 (expense borne by the prospective employee).

Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

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DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.

Grade Configurations

West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8

Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLYEMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITONProfessional - TeacherPOSITION TITLEReading SpecialistMANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N)NCONTRACTUAL? (Y/N) YPAY SCALETeacherFLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-ExemptExemptMONTHS EMPLOYED10 DAYS EMPLOYED188 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day)JOB CODEP10509 (Elementary)