Job Title: K-5 Reading Specialist
Department: Elementary School
Start Date: August 13, 2026
Reports to: Elementary School Principal
Salary Range: Based on salary scale as agreed upon between GCVS and AFT Massachusetts, AFLCIO
GCVS Professional Staff. $57,443.30 to $93,722.31
Position Summary:
The K-5 Reading Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality, specialized instruction to students
eligible for Title One Reading support with diverse learning needs in the GCVS virtual environment. This
role focuses on implementing evidence-based literacy instruction and interventions, administering
progress monitoring and collecting student data. The teacher works collaboratively with general education
teachers, related service providers, and families to support student growth, wellness, and academic
achievement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver instruction and interventions based on the Science of Reading, structured literacy practices and
the developmental progression of reading acquisition, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency,
vocabulary, and comprehension.
Conduct literacy assessments, such as DIBELS, analyze student data, and providing quarterly progress
reports.
-driven instruction to adjust teaching strategies based on individual student performance
and assessments.
Attend IEP and 504 meetings; Attend and participate in the MTSS/ Student Support meetings
-approved platforms.
-teach and support students in inclusive settings.
milestones and challenges.
professional development.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are
not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
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Qualifications:
as Reading Specialist.
-5 years of teaching experience preferred, with specific experience as a Reading teacher.
eSped, PowerSchool, Google Suite, various teaching tools, etc.).
Location Preference:
Applicants residing in the Massachusetts area are strongly preferred, with the ability to travel to locations
across the state and attend GCVS events as needed.
Interested Candidates:
Please submit the following to Human Resources at: hr@gcvs.org:
1. A letter of interest describing:
a. Your major educational accomplishments, and the teaching skills you will bring to GCVS as
an elementary school Special Education teacher.
2. A copy of your appropriate Massachusetts license (Reading Specialist) for this position.
3. Your current resume should include a list of three professional references with contact information.