Reading Specialists Jobs in Katy, TX

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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Literacy Specialist Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Southwest Secondary (26-27)

  • YES Prep Schools
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Houston, TX, United States Share: Apply Now Save Job Saved Description Job Description POSITION: Literacy Specialist Teaching Assistant REPORTS TO:Literacy Specialist POSITION TYPE:...

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2026-2027 3rd Grade Reading Teacher (2 Positions) @ Holmquist

  • Alief Independent School District
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Evaluation Performance in this role is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of teachers on the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)....

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2026-2027 2nd Grade Reading Teacher @ Holmquist

  • Alief Independent School District
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Evaluation Performance in this role is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of teachers on the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)....

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2026-2027 1st Grade Reading Teacher @ Holmquist

  • Alief Independent School District
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Evaluation Performance in this role is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of teachers on the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)....

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26-27 AERO Reading Tutor (Full Time) - YES Prep Southeast Elementary

  • YES Prep Schools
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago

instruction; Administering and scoring benchmark assessments to measure progress; Collaborating with campus leaders, Manager of Grant-Funded Intervention, and Children's Learning Institute to provide...

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26-27 AERO Reading Tutor (Part Time) - YES Prep East End Elementary

  • YES Prep Schools
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago

instruction; Administering and scoring benchmark assessments to measure progress; Collaborating with campus leaders, Manager of Grant-Funded Intervention, and Children's Learning Institute to provide...

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2026-2027 Reading Specialist @ Budewig

  • Alief ISD
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate with Campus & District Instructional Leadership Teams....

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2026-2027 Reading Interventionist (Federal Funded) @ Budewig

  • Alief ISD
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation...

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English/Reading Teacher (2026-2027 school year)

  • HASKETT JUNIOR HIGH
  • Katy, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 12 days ago

discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and adequately facilitate small and large group instruction...

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Teacher 2026-2027, Elementary Reading Interventionist, EMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
  • Katy, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 28 days ago

Teacher 2026-2027, Elementary Reading Interventionist, EMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District EMERY ELEMENTARY - KATY, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also...

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Reading Interventionist

  • Magnolia Independent School District (TX)
  • Magnolia, TX (24 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Magnolia, TX (24 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Teacher/Teacher - Intervention Date Posted: 5/1/2026 Location: Districtwide Date Available: 08/04/2026 Closing Date: Open   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title:...

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Teacher 2026-2027, Elementary Reading Interventionist, MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Teacher 2026-2027, Elementary Reading Interventionist, MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District MOORE ELEMENTARY - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also...

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Literacy Specialist - Harvest Preparatory Academy

  • Harvest Preparatory Academy
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Literacy Specialist - Harvest Preparatory Academy Arrow Academy Harvest Preparatory Academy - Houston, Texas This job is also posted in Arrow Academy Job Details Job ID:5668742 Application...

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Literacy Specialist - YES Prep Brays Oaks Secondary (26-27)

  • YES Prep Schools
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

leadership; Tracking progress monitoring of reading intervention teachers and grades of EBs and dyslexic students and use this data to drive coaching; Working with district Instructional Coaches to...

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Reading Specialist - Wildwood Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

  • Tomball Independent School District
  • Tomball, TX (21 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tomball, TX (21 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Primary Purpose: To support implementation of district early childhood and early literacy programs and initiatives (Kindergarten through fourth grade). Qualifications Education/Certification:...

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Highest Education Level

Reading Specialistss in Katy, TX offer the following education background
Master's Degree
65.3%
Doctorate Degree
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
High School or GED
1.2%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%



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