Elementary Teacher - Reading (One Year Only)

Elementary Teacher•Reading (One Year Only) Springfield School District 186 Harvard Park Elementary School•Springfield, Illinois Job Details

Job ID:

5698417

Application Deadline:

May 17, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 20, 2026 Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY

Elementary Teacher•Reading (One Year Only)

LOCATION

Harvard Park Elementary School

CONTRACT PERIOD

180 days

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License, with elementary Reading endorsement Knowledge in the area of early literacy: e.g., Reading Recovery training, completion of District literacy courses or equivalent college-level literacy courses Minimum 2 years of successful classroom or resource teaching experience at the elementary level Experience working collaboratively with other teachers Broad understanding of diagnostic tools, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, and data analysis Experience in flexible grouping, including small group and individual instructional practices Familiarity with current scientifically-based reading research (SBRR) and scientifically-based reading instruction (SBRI) Ability to work a flexible schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and provide appropriate intervention instruction for K•5 students who score below expectations in district-identified literacy assessments Use progress-monitoring assessments (i.e., DIBELS, running records) to determine effectiveness of intervention and inform instruction Use diagnostic tools as appropriate Collaborate with classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel to establish short-term goals for student instruction and articulate appropriate entry and exit criteria Inform and involve parents in their child's reading progress Honor the 90-minute uninterrupted reading block Collaborate with building leaders to plan and deliver the building comprehensive assessment system Attend required professional development training Maintain accurate records and reports Comply with policies stipulated when working in a grant-funded program Perform other duties as assigned

EFFECTIVE DATE

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar SALARY and

BENEFITS

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type:

Full-Time