2026-2027 Literacy Foundations Teacher Middle School

Reading Foundations Teacher

Santa Fe South Middle School Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City OK 190195 Day Contract (195 days for new teachers; 190 days for returning teachers)

About Santa Fe South Middle School

Santa Fe South Middle School is Santa Fe Souths original and largest middle school serving students in grades 68. Located in a beautifully reimagined space at Crossroads Mall the school reflects Santa Fe Souths commitment to innovation community and opportunity.

In recent years Santa Fe South Middle School has made significant gains in academic growth and proficiencydriven by a collective commitment from staff and leaders to excellence collaboration and professional growth. The school earned a full letter-grade increase on the state report card and is currently rated a B school. Team collaboration is strong expectations are high and there is a shared focus on helping all students grow academically and personally.

Position Summary

Santa Fe South Middle School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Reading Foundations Teacher to support struggling readers in grades 6-7. This role provides targeted small-group instruction (approximately 15 students per class) focused on building critical foundational reading skills including phonemic awareness phonics fluency vocabulary and comprehension.

The Reading Foundations Teacher works alongside ELA teachers and academic teams to supplement students core English Language Arts instruction. This position plays a critical role in closing skill gaps accelerating literacy growth and ensuring students can successfully access grade-level content.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the science of reading and structured literacy practices and is committed to continuous improvement for both students and themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct small-group reading instruction to middle school students identified as needing foundational literacy support
• Design and deliver daily lessons grounded in evidence-based practices aligned to the science of reading
• Target instruction in phonemic awareness phonics fluency vocabulary and comprehension
• Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative data adjusting instruction as needed
• Collaborate closely with ELA teachers academic intervention teams and school leadership to align reading support with classroom instruction
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with families and instructional staff regarding student progress
• Foster a positive inclusive and academically focused classroom culture
• Participate in professional development team meetings and school-wide events
• Contribute to the ongoing work of building a joyful high-performing school community

Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate

• A strong belief in every students ability to grow as a reader
• A deep commitment to literacy development and equity
• Experience supporting struggling readers particularly in grades 68
• Knowledge of structured literacy approaches and the science of reading
• Strong small-group instructional and classroom management skills
• A growth mindset flexibility and openness to feedback and coaching
• A collaborative spirit and desire to contribute to schoolwide literacy efforts

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Strong alignment with Santa Fe Souths mission and commitment to serving the southside community
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Education Reading or a related field
• Reading Specialist certification or endorsement
• LETRS or other science of reading training
• Experience teaching elementary or middle school reading

Required Experience:

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