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Reading Specialist (part-time) Innovation Academy Charter School

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9 Tyngsboro, MA Job Details Part-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Student progress monitoring Teacher collaboration Student performance data analysis Evidence-based practice Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning Full Job Description Part-Time Reading Specialist0.40.6 FTE | 20262027 School YearAbout Innovation Academy Charter SchoolInnovation Academy Charter School (IACS) has an opening for a part-time Reading Specialist for the 20262027 school year. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA, near the intersection of Routes 3 and 495, IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro.

Position OverviewThe Reading Specialist will provide specialized reading instruction and intervention to students who require additional support in foundational reading skills, decoding, phonics, fluency, spelling, and reading comprehension. The specialist will work collaboratively with special education teachers, classroom teachers, related service providers, and families to support student growth and ensure that instruction aligns with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and identified learning needs.

This is a 0.40.6 FTE part-time position, with the schedule determined based on the needs of the school and the selected candidate. Schedule can be flexible if needed and include full or part days.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group reading instruction to students with identified reading needs
• Deliver systematic, explicit, and structured literacy instruction using evidence-based practices
• Implement the Wilson Reading Program and other appropriate structured literacy interventions
• Develop instruction based on individual student needs, IEP goals, present levels of performance, and ongoing assessment data
• Provide targeted intervention in areas including:
• Phonemic awareness
• Phonics and decoding
• Encoding and spelling
• Word recognition
• Reading fluency
• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on data
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and intervention services
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and contribute relevant progress-monitoring and instructional information
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive school environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure as a Reading Specialist or Special Education Teacher is required
• Experience providing structured literacy or specialized reading instruction to students with reading disabilities is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and structured literacy practices
• Ability to use student data to plan instruction and monitor progress
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students in elementary and/or middle school settings
• Experience working with students with dyslexia, specific learning disabilities, or other language-based learning needs
• Experience with Wilson Reading System implementation and progress monitoring
• Familiarity with Massachusetts special education requirements and IEP processes.