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The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year: Part-time Reading Acceleration Specialist
Location:ย Prendergast School (K-5)
Date Available:ย Immediatelyย
Closing Date:ย Open until filledย
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted small group reading instruction to students at all reading levels, with a focus on acceleration and reading goal attainment.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources aligned with students' individual reading levels and needs.
- Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers to align instructional practices, support classroom goals, and inform student progress.
- Design and adapt lessons and materials that are differentiated to meet diverse learner needs.
- Track and document student performance and progress using the district's data management systems (e.g., SchoolPace, DIBELS).
- Participate in data meetings and instructional planning sessions to discuss student progress and determine next steps.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure a cohesive approach to reading instruction.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to literacy instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies.
- Support and model a culture of literacy throughout the school building.
- Instructs reading programs with fidelity
- Any additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Elementary Certification strongly preferred: (013, 305)
- Successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
- Strong understanding of literacy development, evidence-based reading practices, and data analysis
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team of educators and work independently when necessary
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
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Additional Information:
- $25 an hour
- Maximum of 29.5 hours a week
- Single medical insurance offered
- Grant funded, non-union position
Ansonia Public Schools is an EOE.