Title: Reading Specialist (Wilson Reading Certified)

Type of Position: Full-time (1.0); 2024-25 school year; salary commensurate with experience and education, as set forth in the agreement between the Seekonk School Department and the Seekonk Educators Association.

Location: Aitken Elementary School, 165 Newman Ave., Seekonk, MA, 02771

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

• Wilson Reading System Certified Instructor
• Bachelor Degree in Education
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, preferably in Reading, Special Education, or English. 
• Ability to relate well with and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and administrators
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Reading, Special Education or current matriculation in related Master's Degree Program
• Experience in elementary education and/or reading intervention 
• Experience with the use of data to inform and guide educational decisions and practices

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide reading services and interventions aligned with Wilson standards and expectations to students individually and in small groups
• Collaborate with other members of the student’s team in planning, writing progress reports, and implementing instructional goals and objectives according to the student’s individual reading goal
• Provide reading interventions and support for students as part of an RTI process
• Maintain a professional relationship and climate with all colleagues and administrators conducive to learning and sharing
• Present a positive role model for colleagues that supports the mission and curricular goals of the school
• Encourage appropriate technologies in the teaching and learning process
• Work under direction of the Aitken Elementary School Building Principal and Director of Education
• Willingness to complete Wilson Level 2 certification training during 2024-25 school year
• Attend IEP meetings if needed

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions or homelessness. and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.