Reading Specialist

JOB SUMMARY Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic and experienced educator 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; * Identifies 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. SIZER’S MISSION Sizer is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and participate actively. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves, CARE about others, and ACT creatively and responsibly. Why Teach at Sizer? Join a small community of dedicated teachers committed to student success. The daily schedule for teachers at Sizer is 4 class periods, one period of prep, and one period of team-level community planning time. Sizer teachers meet for professional development and learning communities consistently throughout the school year and are encouraged and supported in strengthening their practice. At Sizer, teachers have voice in the development of the school and innovation is encouraged SIZER SCHOOL Sizer School is located in Fitchburg, MA, draws from cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts, and is chartered to serve 400 students in grades 7-12. The school’s faculty and staff are some of the most dedicated professionals in Massachusetts public schools and do whatever it takes to ensure student achievement. The school is named in honor of Ted Sizer, and we are known for our commitment to the common principles of the Essential School movement. The school boasts small class sizes, a safe and supportive learning environment, and students who outperform their peers from other area public schools. Sizer prides itself on creating a personalized learning plan for each student. Students enter Sizer as early as 7th grade and graduate well prepared for college and career.