Apr 30, 2026
Reading Specialist Full-time (K-8)
- Catholic Diocese of Lansing
- Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Job Description
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, tkotyuk@hvcatholicschool.org
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