<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Sandy Hook Elementary School</p> <p>Reading/Language Arts Consultant</p> <p>May 14, 2025</p> <p>Vacancy: Grades K-4 Reading/Language Arts Consultant</p> <p>School: Sandy Hook Elementary School</p> <p>Salary: As per Contract</p> <p>Starting Date: August 2025</p> <p>Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:</p> <ul> <li>Valid CT teaching certificate for this position, 097 REQUIRED </li><li>Interest in working in a high-performing district in an elementary school environment. </li><li>Experience coaching teachers and leading professional learning. </li><li>Deep understanding of the science of reading, structured literacy, and a knowledge-based curriculum approach </li><li>Strong data analysis skills and experience using assessments to inform instruction. </li><li>Strong knowledge of the MTSS process </li><li>Lead data-driven instructional practices by leveraging assessments such as DIBELS, IABs/FIABS and i-Ready to inform instruction, intervention, and student growth. </li><li>Support the implementation of structured phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension strategies to build strong readers and writers. </li><li>Assist teachers in using data-driven decision-making to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners </li><li>Collaborate with teachers to identify students in need of targeted literacy interventions. </li><li>Provide direct support to students through evidence-based reading interventions. </li><li>Lead PLCs focused on literacy best practices, data analysis, and instructional improvement. </li><li>Foster collaborative discussions among teachers to enhance curriculum implementation and student learning </li><li>Provide professional development sessions on literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies. </li><li>Work closely with school and district leadership to align literacy initiatives with broader district educational goals. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between teachers, interventionists, and administrators to ensure seamless literacy support for students. </li><li>Communicate with families as needed to provide literacy resources and strategies for home support. </li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills </li><li>Commitment to promoting a positive culture </li><li>Stay informed on literacy research and share best practices with staff </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities: The Language Arts Consultant will be a part of the district and school based leadership teams, coach teachers and provide direct instruction to students in need of interventions.</p> <p>Deadline: Open until filled</p> <p>To Apply: Please apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.</p>