1.0 Probationary Reading Specialist - Dodge Elementary na Williamsville Central School District

POSITIONS: 1.0 Probationary Reading Specialist (Title 1 Grant)

Please note: This position is contingent upon grant funding and subject to grant requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYSED Certification in Reading K-12 or Literacy (B-12) preferred, or Literacy (Birth-6) required
• Evidence of successful teaching of reading
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with students and adults
• Ability to motivate and engage students in literacy activities
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth
• Belief that all students’ learning can be accelerated
• Willingness and availability to participate in specialized reading intervention training

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of content and performance standards as related to elementary level ELA for grades K-6
• Experience teaching reading to students and selecting appropriate interventions within an RtI/AIS framework
• Ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations of students’ literacy skills: select and administer assessments, interpret results, and develop and execute a targeted instructional plan to accelerate student achievement
• Demonstrated knowledge of ELA curriculum and curriculum development including planning, execution and evaluation of materials, supplies, and lessons
• Confirmed ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with peers, parents, students and supervisors on a regular basis
• Willingness to contribute to school community outside of the classroom, i.e. student clubs, district and school committees and professional development
• Experience with a variety of instructional models/programs in reading
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers
• Demonstrated proficiency in modifying/adapting the ELA curriculum to meet student needs
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate reading instruction based on grade level and student need
• Coursework directly relating to primary and intermediate level elementary students
• Ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate with the TOSA for Federal Grants

REPORTS TO:    Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, and ELA Instructional Specialist

SALARY:   $47,200 - $53,700  (Per WTA Contract)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  October 24, 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Internal: District employees (Probationary and tenured teachers requesting a transfer within their current tenure area, Teaching Assistants who are currently fully certified in the appropriate tenure area) may apply by submitting a letter of interest to Human Resources with a copy to the building principal.  The original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on October 24, 2025.

External: All others (including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside of their current tenure area, regular subs, and per diem subs) should fill out an online application at Williamsville.SchoolSpring.com and then apply to appropriate posting.  If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at [email protected].