What is a literacy teacher?

Literacy teachers focus on improving the reading skills for their students. They may be known by several other titles, such as reading teacher or reading specialist. They work with students who need extra assistance in reading at grade level. Some of these students may have physical or learning disabilities, or they may be non-native English speakers. Instruction may take place in the regular classroom or in small groups outside the classroom. Some adult education programs also hire literacy teachers to work with adults who are non-native English speakers or who have had trouble with reading while they were in school.