<p>Position: Reading Teacher</p> <p>Mission Statement</p> <p>We believe public education is an essential component of a free and democratic society. In a partnership of family, school, community, and local and state government, our mission is to enable all students to meet high standards, make productive choices in their personal lives, contribute to a diverse global society, and act as responsible citizens. To accomplish this, we must seek the necessary resources to:</p> <ul> <li>Provide a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging learning environment. </li><li>Provide students and staff with opportunities to reach their full potential. </li><li>Prepare students to become productive, lifelong learners. </li><li>Instill in students a curiosity and love for learning which embraces the arts and the world around them. </li><li>Prepare students to become self-reliant, honest, respectful, and responsible members of a diverse and global society. </li><li>Improve student learning by holding staff accountable for providing the most effective learning environment and using the most effective teaching strategies. </li></ul> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a passionate and qualified Reading Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators in a school-based instructional setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in reading instruction and demonstrate a commitment to fostering literacy development for all students. This position requires expertise in evidence-based reading strategies and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Deliver high-quality reading instruction aligned with CT Core Standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize best practices in literacy, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.</p> </li><li> <p>Use of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with classroom teachers, interventionists, and support staff to ensure cohesive literacy support.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor and document student progress, adjusting instruction as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes a love of reading.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Valid CTDOE certification in (one of the folllowing): </li><li>Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, 1-12 (102) </li><li>Elementary, PK-6 (305) </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of current research and best practices in reading instruction. </li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills. </li><li>Experience working with diverse student populations preferred. </li></ul> <p>Application Process</p> <p>Interested candidates must submit:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>Three current letters of professional reference </li><li>Proof of valid CT certification </li><li>Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) </li></ul>