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Rochester City School District
2026-2027 Teacher - Reading
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A Reading Teacher teaches reading skills to elementary and secondary school students. Helps students with reading, writing and pronouncing words. Often works with students with learning disabilities.
$67,766 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Provide academic intervention services to students who need additional assistance in acquiring the skills necessary for reading success within the Response to Intervention Framework. Support students in acquiring reading skills that will enable them to be engaged in literacy and develop the necessary reading skills for success with the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Support reading skill improvement through phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension strategies. Observe and address the specific needs of a child by providing direct, push-in, parallel supports with pull-out supports as needed. Design interventions based on the analysis of ongoing formative and summative student assessment data. Collaborate and co-plan with classroom teachers and necessary support staff to provide targeted and flexible reading interventions. Communicate with classroom teachers and parents to communicate student progress. Communicate with parents to recommend at-home reading activities for extended practice. NYS Certification in Literacy and or Reading subjects areas(Permanent, Initial or Professional). RCSD tenured status teacher Be committed to a data-driven instructional framework. Plan, develop, and facilitate reading skill development based upon the CCLS. Provide intervention that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students. Design developmental learning experiences that stimulate inquiry, creativity, discovery, and active student engagement. Utilize performance-based, content-appropriate, and authentic assessment instruments to monitor student performance and achievement. Demonstrate content matter knowledge and content-related skills. Engage in the consistent practice of reviewing student work and assessment data to plan instruction.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedure, and maintain order in a fair and just manner. Participate in professional development opportunities and implement new knowledge for the purposes of self-improvement and student success. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Respond positively to supervision. Attend meetings and serve on school and district committees as appropriate. Follow New York State Education Departments regulations. Research and share information on new developments in reading with staff.
Learning Environment:
Utilize instructional resources and information technology systems. Design instructional strategies that celebrate and reflect multiculturalism. Develop and manage a safe learning environment. Create an environment of respect and rapport that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental maturity and interest of students. Develop skills-based lessons with clear learning targets that are aligned to the CCLS. Employ instructional strategies and resources that are most appropriate for meeting student goals. Administer and analyze a variety of assessment data to collaborate with school leadership, teachers and staff in an effort to plan for flexible groups that will improve reading skill outcomes for students. Seek the assistance of district specialists as needed.Community Services and Support:
Engage in opportunities for neighborhood and community involvement to support student performance. Participate in professional development activities to support improved student outcomes.High Performance Organization:
Work collaboratively and professionally with all members of the staff and school community to enhance student performance and the quality of the school. Support the school-based planning process and its decisions. Establish a professional, daily schedule as aligned with the schools Master Schedule and operating times to provide direct supports to students during the instructional day.Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedure, and maintain order in a fair and just manner. Participate in professional development opportunities and implement new knowledge for the purposes of self-improvement and student success. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Respond positively to supervision. Attend meetings and serve on school and district committees as appropriate. Follow New York State Education Departments regulations. Research and share information on new developments in reading with staff.