SY 26-27 - Elementary School - Reading Specialist

School Year 2026-2027

Position:  Reading Specialist-Elementary School

Primary Function:  To provide supplemental instruction to students

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide individual and small group instruction to students.
• To demonstrate teaching techniques and the use of various materials to help students improve reading skills.
• To diagnose and prescribe a plan of instruction to assist students. To maintain records on each student's progress.
• To assist in conducting workshops with other teachers, aides, and parents.
• To establish and maintain a reporting system with the student's regular teacher  and parent.
• To assist with other related tasks that may be necessary in the Reading Program.
• To collect and record test information that is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Reading or literacy preferred, or Masters in Education with 24 graduate level credits hours aligned to the International Literacy Association Standards in reading or literacy.
• Delaware Standard Reading Specialist Certificate.
• At least three (3) years of  teaching experience in the area of Reading preferably in the elementary grades.
• Ability to work with students needing remedial assistance preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'

Contact Information:
Jacqueline Gallagher, Principal
Baltz Elementary
302-992-5560
jacqueline.gallagher@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing:  Until Filled