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Reading Specialist Teacher - MVMMS

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Melrose Public Schools

Melrose, MA (In Person)

$81,828 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Reading Specialist Teacher - MVMMS Melrose Public Schools - 3.8 Melrose, MA Job Details Full-time $58,956.22 - $104,700.10 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Student progress monitoring Community engagement in education Family collaboration in education Faculty collaboration Teaching Certification Curriculum design Student support planning Mid-level Master's degree Evidence-based practice Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Working with students Teaching assessments Positive school culture development Lesson planning Instructional materials development Classroom Teaching Student needs assessment Communication skills Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Student academic progress tracking
Full Job Description Title:
Reading Specialist Teacher Salary:
$58,956.22 to $104,700.10 Per CBA (Collective Bargaining Aggreement)
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
Certification in multi-sensory systematic reading instruction (Wilson/Orton-Gillingham) preferredHighly qualified with required competency in the content area; andAppropriate content/ program area educator license or eligible for licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; andBachelor's Degree with appropriate license; orMasters Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 yearsExcellent written and oral communication skills.

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

Reports to: Building Principal and/or
Executive Director of Academics and AccountabilityWork Year:
Per Teachers ContractSalary/Benefits:
Consistent with the negotiated educator salary schedule
Performance Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and utilize evidence-based instruction, particularly the science of reading, from selected curriculum with well-structured units and lessons. Have strong subject-matter knowledge.

Provide a safe and collaborative learning environment for all students.

Engage families and community members as necessary.

Collaborate with colleagues and engage in reflective practice.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel and students.

Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.

Contribute to an overall school culture where ongoing personal and professional development is valued.

Collaborate with educators on support plans or studentsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel and students. Ensure that those strategies used support Melroses curriculum goals.
Specialty Areas:
Conduct reading assessments to identify students reading skills, strengths, and weaknesses.

Provide personalized reading instruction to students targeting needs as a central figure in the Multi-Tiered System of Support through in-class groups and pull-out groups.

Offer targeted interventions to help struggling readers improve their reading skills, collaborating with other staff for a cohesive approach.

Collect, analyze, and report on data on student progress.

Manage and organize reading materials, resources, and tools to support effective instruction, providing in-class support to teachers.

Work collaboratively with the building and district leadership to implement consistent approaches to reading instruction.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to work in a normal classroom, office, and school building environment.

Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with staff.

Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Position Type:
Full-time, Full YearPositions Available:
2
Job Category:
Educator, Full YearEqual Opportunity Employer____________________________________________________________The Committees policies of nondiscrimination (AC, ACA, & ACE) will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business. No person will be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a Melrose Public School or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a condition related to said pregnancy, including but not limited to lactation.____________________________________________________________