READS Academy Program Date Available: 08/25/2026 Title: READS Academy Team Chair Summary: The READS Academy is a special education public day school that can educate up to 132 students in grades PreK ...
READS Academy Program Date Available: 08/25/2026 Title: READS Academy Team Chair Summary: The READS Academy is a special education public day school that can educate up to 132 students in grades PreK ...
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Join Reading Corps as a Reading Tutor and you'll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills. We'll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the ...
Join Reading Corps as a Reading Tutor and you'll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills. We'll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the ...
Reading Academy information
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Reading Academy teacher, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Reading Academy vs Reading Specialist?
| Aspect | Reading Academy | Reading Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a teaching certification and specialized training in reading instruction | Requires a teaching certification plus additional reading or literacy endorsements or certifications |
| Work Environment | Often part of teacher training programs, workshops, or professional development sessions | Works directly with students, teachers, and parents in schools or educational settings |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by educational institutions for teacher development | Employed by schools, districts, or private organizations to improve student literacy |
Reading Academy programs focus on training educators in reading instruction techniques, while Reading Specialists are experienced educators who work directly with students to improve literacy skills. Both roles are essential in supporting literacy development but differ mainly in their scope and application.
What are the most common challenges faced by educators in a Reading Academy role, and how can they be addressed?
What are Reading Academy teachers?

Full-time
Posted 12 days ago
Job description
Administration/Special Education Team Chair
Date Posted:
5/27/2026
Location:
READS Academy Program
Date Available:
08/25/2026
Title: READS Academy Team Chair
Summary: The READS Academy is a special education public day school that can educate up to 132 students in grades PreK -12 with a primary disability in the area of emotional impairment. Students struggle with social-emotional and/or behavioral regulation. READS Academy is located at 44 Bedford Street Middleborough, MA with one off-site program located within the host school of West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School 155 West Center Street West Bridgewater, MA.
The READS Academy Team Chair will oversee the IEP process for all of the students at the READS Academy to include intake IEP meetings for students transitioning in for a change in placement, annual reviews, tri-annual reviews, extended evaluation Team meetings and progress meetings as needed. The Team Chair will ensure all state and federal guidelines are adhered to and ensure READS Academy maintains all appropriate documentation and accurate student records. The Team Chair will perform all job responsibilities as listed below and any additional responsibilities as delegated by the READS Academy Program Director and/or the Assistant Director.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Educational Leadership, or related field.
- DESE Special Education related license
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts and Federal Special Education Laws and regulations.
- Experience with Individual Education Program (IEP) development and implementation
- Experience chairing Team Meetings
- Knowledge of general child development that includes social-emotional
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in education, especially as it relates to a variety of learning profiles
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to form positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Ability to problem solve
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education, including chairing Team meetings
- Knowledge of Massachusetts Frameworks including the Common Core
Reports to: READS Academy Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director
Performance Responsibilities Include:
- IEP Team Meeting facilitator oversees IEP timelines, development, implementation, and review process.
- Serve as liaison between member districts, families, and outside agencies.
- Facilitate collaborative meetings, including Team meetings, progress meetings, and interagency coordination.
- Initiate and oversee the re-evaluation process and timelines
- Responsible for taking notes (or designating a notetaker) and maintaining all necessary meeting documents according to the READS Collaborative checklist for the student folder.
- Promote family engagement and ensure culturally responsive communication practices.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, and Massachusetts special education regulations (603 CMR 28.00).
- Assist in the program referral process as needed, such as home or school visits.
- Facilitate positive public relations in the community through ongoing communication, striving to maintain a positive program image.
- Effectively communicate program design, treatment philosophy, and interventions as well as academic interventions and supports.
- Promote a positive team culture and communicate regularly with the faculty, host school faculty West Bridgewater Program and READS administration regarding students and general program and educational issues.
- Team chair will notify special educators and related service providers of new student services that resulted from new placement and/or updated IEP.
- Assist parents and staff during the transition process for change in placement
- Assist in monitoring and ensuring all progress reports are complete and on time.
- Knowledge and the ability to discuss procedural safeguards with parents
- Maintain student confidentiality
- Any additional responsibilities as determined by the Program Director and/or the Executive Director
Terms of Employment
Non-Bargaining Unit Position
Work Year:205 days
Sick Days:18
Personal Days: 3
Rate of Pay:90 - 115K
About READS Collaborative
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Industry
Education programs administration
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Middleboro, MA, US