<p>Reading Specialist-NJ Certified JobID: 220</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>K-8 Teaching</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/13/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Village Charter School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>08/19/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>08/15/2025</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>The Village Charter School Reading Specialist Posting</p> <p>As a Village Charter School Reading Specialist:</p> <ul> <li>Evaluating students who may struggle with reading or writing </li><li>Creating lesson plans to improve literacy </li><li>Instructing individual students or small groups of students </li><li>Coaching students on techniques and skills to improve literacy </li><li>Designing intervention plans for students who could benefit from more literacy support </li><li>Collaborating with teachers or other specialists to determine how to best help students </li><li>Leading professional development workshops about literacy </li><li>Meeting with parents or guardians to discuss their child's progress </li></ul> <p>Knowledgeable about:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Inclusive and Representative Curriculum and Resources</p> </li><li> <p>Professional Development</p> </li><li> <p>Stay abreast of the latest trends in RELA education and teaching strategies by attending workshops, conferences, and grade level events</p> </li><li> <p>Intervention and Referral Services and/or Special Services</p> </li><li> <p>Cultural Awareness</p> </li></ul> <p>Responsible for:</p> <p>Maintaining and Organizing Materials and Equipment</p> <ul> <li>Manage supplies and equipment, ensuring that students have access to the necessary materials and resources </li><li>Mastery of content knowledge </li><li>Participation in school and organization-wide family events </li><li>Provided individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars </li></ul> <p>Salary</p> <p>The Village Charter School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with yearly increases. The annual salary range for this position is $60,500 - $90,000.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>2+ years working in an urban setting </li><li>Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement. </li><li>You are committed to living out our mission. </li><li>Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment. </li><li>Committed to our mission </li></ul> <p>Certifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) </li><li>You possess or are eligible for NJ certification as Reading Specialist </li><li>OR You have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (if graduated after Sept 2015) or 2.75 (before Sept 2015) for NJ certification requirements </li></ul> <p>Requested Documents</p> <ul> <li>Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, 3 professional references criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing) as required by NJDOE. </li></ul>