Reading Specialist/Dyslexia Interventionist

For school year 2026-2027

Purpose:   

    To provide intensive academic instruction for students with reading difficulties and provide dyslexic therapy for student who meet eligibility guidelines.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's  Degree in Elementary Education preference for specialties in reading.
• Willingness to attend state approved programming on dyslexia.  

The candidate demonstrates:

• A high level of professional commitment to the District and School's vision and mission.  
• Successful experience in providing interventions to students in specific subject area(s) related to the Intervention position.  
• Leadership skills and the ability to work closely and cooperatively with fellow team members, other building staff members, building and district administrators.
• A strong insight and understanding of the needs of elementary students.
• The ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• The ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with diverse groups ( i.e. staff, parents, and community members

Compensation: Dependent on education and experience

Performance Responsibilities

• Implement the district dyslexia program at the school level ensuring that federal, state and district policies/guidelines are followed and in compliance.
• Provide direct services in the area of reading/dyslexia/dysgraphia; assessment, identification, interventions, technology and progress monitoring.
• Work with the  schools so that appropriate classroom accommodations are provided for students identified with dyslexia.  
• Implement the districts RTI program specific to students identified Tier III in reading.  
• Review and interpret data to determine appropriate RTI student groups and their need for instructional interventions.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies/ techniques and technology to meet the needs of tier 3 struggling students including those identified with dyslexia.  
• Maintain all necessary student records.
• Conduct progress monitoring for student receiving Dyslexia Therapy and RTI interventions through the use of formal and informal assessment.  
• Work collaboratively with the building administrator to develop student intervention and dyslexia therapy schedules.  
• Support District reading initiatives as the building dyslexia program designee to help monitor and support the needs of students.  

Salary:  Dependent on Education and Experience

Application Submission:  Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/hanover/onlineapp