Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute) na Falmouth Public Schools

POSTING of VACANCY

Reading Specialist (Long Term Substitute)

Districtwide 

         Location: Lawrence School / Falmouth High School

2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts Licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and Reading (All Levels) required
• Bachelor’s degree in education required
• Master’s degree in special education, reading, and/or literacy preferred
• SEI endorsement required 
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading and structured literacy
• Experience with identifying specific student needs relative to reading and personalizing instruction accordingly   
• Experience with specially designed instruction, IEP development, progress monitoring, and assessment for students with disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Such other alternative qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable or appropriate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize evidence-based screening and assessment tools.
• In collaboration with teachers and administrators, use assessment data to identify students who are not making adequate progress and are in need of intervention and subsequent progress monitoring.
• Plan and implement small group and individualized interventions within an MTSS framework.
• Provide explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction in foundational reading skills to students who are identified for additional support and intervention.  
• Monitor student progress
• Utilize appropriate programs, materials, and technology for reading instruction and intervention.
• Support classroom teachers and other service providers in the improvement of reading instruction, including consultation and professional development.
• Participate in Instructional Support Team and Special Education Team meetings, as appropriate, with attention to student strengths and challenges in literacy/reading.
• Utilize inclusion and/or SEI instructional strategies to support all learners assigned.
• Accept supervision and guidance from the Department Head and Principal.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings throughout the school year for literacy/language arts teachers from across the district.
• Such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, Special Education Building Administrator, and/or Director of Student Services.

SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A contract

APPLICATION:  Please apply until filled to:

www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#SYS LTS ReadingSpec26-2                         Lori Duerr, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 09/25/2025

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 10/05/2025

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