Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist, Elementary (342026 End of Year)

Watertown, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Reading Specialist - Long Term Sub

Position Type: Full time

Location: Hosmer

Reports to: Principal

THIS ISA LONG TERM SUB POSITIONthat is expected to start on 3/4/2026 and end on 06/17/2026.

The Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist will provide strong structured reading support to students in grades K-5 so that students who need additional literacy skill development are provided with targeted instruction.Working for the Watertown Public Schools provides an exciting opportunity for anyone who is passionate about equity excellence and community.

The LTS Reading Specialist will be responsible for providing reading instruction for students who are reading below grade level and/or have not met proficiency on DIBELSor other District assessments and/or might have reading support on their IEP.

Provide research-based direct instruction in small intervention groups for the majority of the workday; monitor and report on the results of these interventions.
Work collaboratively with the school-wide Student Intervention Teams and grade-levelteachers on the appropriate use of data in making educational decisions.
Administer a variety reading assessment tools (including DIBELS) and analyze data to determine strengths and needs of students.
Communicate assessment results and targeted intervention plans to parents teachers and administration.
As needed support tier one instruction through collaborative planning and/or co-teaching.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning programs to meet the needs of diverse populations of learners.
Assist building administration in reviewing data to develop and assist in building level professional development which supports literacy interventions.

Job Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of the Science of Reading and best practices in structured literacy interventions.
Understanding of the literacy curriculum and standards
Skills knowledge and disposition to effectively and collaboratively work with a range of teachers
Ability to individualize instruction according to students learning needs including English learners and students with disabilities
Experience with a range of reading assessments (diagnostic formal informal) and the ability to analyze and interpret the data to make instructional decisions.

Qualifications:

MA DESE Certification as a Reading Specialist and SEI endorsement.
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
Masters degree in education Reading English as a Second Language or Special Education preferred.
Working knowledge and understanding of the Response to Intervention (RtI) process at-risk supports and literacy development.
Orton-Gilligham Certification preferred
Successful classroom teaching experience preferred
Experience working with EL students preferred
Multilingual preferred

Pay Breakdown:

Per Diem Daily Rate Days 1-30: $135/ Per diem for unlicensed candidates $145/Per diem for licensed candidates
Per Diem Daily Rate after 30 days: $372.24/ Per diem.
Rate for 91-184 Days - IndividualContractual Per diem rate based on the salary scale

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Position: Reading Specialist - Long Term SubPosition Type: Full timeLocation: HosmerReports to: PrincipalTHIS ISA LONG TERM SUB POSITIONthat is expected to start on 3/4/2026 and end on 06/17/2026.The Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist will provide strong structured reading support to students i...