Bilingual Reading Specialist
Bilingual Reading Specialist
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Job Description
The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking candidates for a temporary opening for a Bilingual Reading Specialist Teacher at Fort River Elementary to support the literacy development of the K6 community. This is a temporary schoolyear position for the remainder of the 2425 school year.
The Reading Specialist will provide coaching to Tier 1 instructors and direct reading intervention services using evidencebased programs in Spanish and English. They will support efforts to make decisions based on data and researchbased early literacy practices. At Child Study Team meetings the Reading Specialist will serve as a resource for teachers as to how the classroom teacher can provide Tier I/Tier 2 reading intervention in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Requirements: Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a PreK2 K6 teacher and/or Reading Specialist.
Bilingual Spanish/ English
Bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties:
- Stay current with best practice and manage the collection organization and sharing of student literacy data for the purpose of informing and improving instruction
- Coordinates and provides reading intervention services to students
- Oversees the monitoring of student progress for students receiving reading intervention services
- Support School wide assessments
- Utilizes data and knowledge of researchbased literacy practices in decision making
- At Child Study Team (CST) meetings serves as a resource for teachers
Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!
AtAmherst Regional Public Schools we are committed to building astrong dynamic and inclusiveteam. As part of this commitment we have partnered withMindWireand adoptedThe Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessmentsto help us understand candidates natural strengths work styles and potential.
Why Work With Us
We usesciencebacked insightsto support:
Better hiring decisions
Stronger team collaboration
Enhanced training and professional growth
Improved workplace communication
Leadership development based on employees strengths and motivations
What to Expect in the Hiring Process
As part of our selection process youll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment A short 710 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment(if applicable) A 12minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and adapt.This is not an IQ test and there are no good or bad scores.
Our Commitment to You
These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole deciding factor.If hired you will have access to your results if requested the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and become part of a team that values you!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
