Reading Specialists Jobs

A Reading Specialist plays a crucial role in school administration by employing their expertise in language acquisition and literacy development to enhance the reading skills of students and the instructional strategies of educators. They assess and diagnose reading difficulties, design and implement reading intervention programs, and provide professional development to staff members. Reading Specialists also often collaborate with classroom teachers, special education instructors, and other professionals to create an integrated, supportive learning environment for students. They work closely with administrators to develop school-wide reading curriculums, monitor student progress, and facilitate school literacy initiatives.

An ideal candidate for a Reading Specialist should have a Master's degree in Reading Education or a related field, along with a teaching certification and a Reading Specialist certification. Necessary skills include a deep knowledge of literacy development strategies, strong communication skills, the ability to design and implement effective reading programs, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. Prior to becoming a Reading Specialist, an individual generally has experience in roles such as a Classroom Teacher, Literacy Coach, or Special Education Teacher. These roles provide the necessary classroom experience and foundational knowledge in educational theory and practice, which are crucial for success in the Reading Specialist role.

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SY 25-26 Anticipated Regular Teacher - Reading Interventionist .5

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and...

Reading Interventionist at Sparta Lincoln School

  • Sparta, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sparta, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Duties K-8 Reading Interventionist Qualifications Illinois Certified and Qualified Salary/Benefits $43,000-$78,100 based on salary schedule placement Link to District/Third Party Online...

Title I- Literacy Specialist

  • Concord Township, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Concord Township, OH
  • 4 hours ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: W-E Grant Elementary School Date Available: 08/18/2025 Closing Date: 07/05/2025 District:  ...

Reading Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • Valley Stream, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Job Number: WISN... Start Date: 2018-08-29T00:00:00 End Date: 2018-07-05T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: West Islip UFSD Region Name: Long Island Salary Type:...

English/ SAT Reading Tutor

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 11 hours ago

About C2 Education At C2 Education, we believe in our students and their potential for greatness. We work hard every day to help students achieve their academic goals so they may attend the...

Reading Interventionist

  • Pilot Point, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pilot Point, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Primary Purpose: The Reading Interventionist Teacher is to provide direct, explicit, and systematic reading intervention to students identified with or at risk for dyslexia using the Reading by...

Reading Specialist (GM Horton + Pittsboro ES)

  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 11 hours ago

TBD Additional Information: SCHOOL YEAR: 2021-2022 NATURE OF WORK Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and...

Reading Interventionist

  • Belcamp, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Belcamp, MD
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Reading Specialist will work with students as they learn to read or with those who have trouble grasping literacy concepts....

Literacy Coach - CLSD Preschool Literacy Coaching position (Pre-School) Shared with Kainalu Elementary School The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified...

Special Education Reading Teacher (Grades 6-8)

  • Nantucket, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Nantucket, MA
  • 1 day ago

Language Arts teachers, reading specialists, and special education staff, to align reading goals and integrate best practices across the curriculum.Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding...

Literacy Specialist Teacher

  • Lexington, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 1 day ago

Leadership Team, and administration to ensure ELL students receive language support that is responsive to their unique needs and backgroundDemonstrate and model effective culturally-responsive and...

Literacy Coach

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Actively participate in key school-wide decision-making by regularly collaborating with the principal, instructional leadership team, and the on-site reading staff to support school improvement efforts...

Ref. PCN8004 This position is 6 Hours per day (0.80 FTE). Due to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 5 days following the...

Lunalilo Elementary - Grade K-5 Literacy Coach, 61524 (2025-02870)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago

The Elementary Literacy Coach supports teachers and school leaders in grades PreK5 to enhance literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading. This role focuses on strengthening...

Grade 8 Reading Teacher

  • Ellsworth, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Ellsworth, ME
  • 1 day ago

Ellsworth Elementary Middle School has a vacancy for a Grade 8 Reading Teacher. For further details regarding the positions please contact April Clifford, Principal at .... Complete application...

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Reading Religious Conversion
The course "Reading Religious Conversion" exposes you to a wealth of conversion stories from across the globe and throughout history. The texts explore the complex aspects of religious identities...
A Better Start to Reading
Learn how to prevent reading problems in children and how to use the shared book reading context in the most effective way to support childrens early reading development. Teaching children to read...
Readings in Global Health (2017)
Learn about the most pressing issues in global health through a series of reviews and interviews with leading experts. How do health professionals predict global patterns of disease? In the case...

Salary for Reading Specialists Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Reading Specialistss offer the following education background
Master's Degree
65.3%
Doctorate Degree
17.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
High School or GED
1.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
Associate's Degree
1.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%



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