What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist position at Sizer School?
JOB SUMMARY
Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic and
experienced Reading Specialist to be a part of the instructional team at our school. This candidate will
bring a passion for implementing and supporting best instructional practices, a desire to serve all
students well, and a commitment to contribute to an already existing positive collaborative school
environment. Only those candidates with a passion for the Sizer School mission and a readiness to
teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides push-in reading support for students in classrooms;
Teaches pull-out reading classes for a diverse range of students;
Implements a range of assessments to identify student needs and prepares individualized
plans, specifically in the area of reading instruction;
Progress monitors to inform curriculum and instruction and improve student reading levels
across all grades;
Identifies students who need supplemental reading services;
Works with student services staff to schedule services for identified students;
Maintains necessary progress reports and records of students accessing services;
Regularly reports out to Sizer grade-level teams on student progress in reading;
Attends meetings with students, parents/guardians, and teachers when needed;
Helps create and support a literacy-rich environment conducive to effective learning for all
students;
Supports the development of high-quality/effective reading instruction across the curriculum,
including collaborating with teachers in the classroom throughout the school day;
Designs units of reading instruction with measurable outcomes and engaging tasks;
Demonstrates instructional practices that reflect cultural proficiency;
Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to ensure they are accessible to all students,
including English learners and students with disabilities;
Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually
and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning;
Participates in school-wide and subject-specific professional development and in grade-level
team meetings; and
Other duties as assigned.
