Reading Specialist Full-time (K-8)

Huron Valley Catholic School in Ypsilanti is seeking a dedicated and faith-filled Reading Specialist to support students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. This is a full-time position reporting to the Principal. The Reading Specialist will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to provide targeted literacy instruction through a combination of small group instruction, one-on-one interventions, and push-in support. This individual will play a key role in fostering a love of reading, strengthening literacy skills, and working with teachers to strengthen and align curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide differentiated reading instruction through small group work, individualized intervention, and push-in classroom support.

• Design and implement structured literacy instruction

• Integrate multiple instructional approaches, including programs such as BrainSpring & Word Revelation, to support decoding, fluency, and comprehension across grade levels.

• Assess student literacy needs using a variety of tools, including diagnostic and progress-monitoring assessments.

• Use comprehensive data (decoding, fluency, comprehension, and benchmark assessments such as STAR) to inform instruction and monitor student growth.

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the student support coordinator to plan, implement, and adjust instruction to meet diverse student needs.

• Communicate effectively and consistently with families and teachers regarding student progress and strategies for support at home.

• Maintain accurate records of student performance and intervention outcomes.

• Support a positive, inclusive, and faith-centered learning environment.

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading, or a related field (Master’s degree or Reading Specialist certification preferred).

• Training in an Orton-Gillingham-based program or similar structured literacy approach preferred.

• Training in Brainspring Phonics First and Word Revelation.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the Science of Reading.

• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students in literacy instruction.

• Practicing Catholic or a willingness to support and uphold the mission and values of Catholic education.

Desired Skills and Dispositions:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

• Willingness to be trained in additional literacy programs, including Word Revelation, BrainSpring Phonics First, and to thoughtfully integrate multiple approaches to meet student needs.

• Ability to analyze and apply multiple sources of student data to drive instructional decisions.

• Proactive in achieving goals.

• Flexible and adaptable in meeting the evolving needs of students and classrooms.

• Utilizes creativity, adaptability, and initiative to find solutions.

• Patient, joyful, and nurturing in interactions with students.

To apply for the position, send a resume and cover letter to Tim Kotyuk, [email protected]