Dedicated to inspiring students to lead purpose-filled lives, SMSA provides a supportive learning environment where every individual is encouraged to grow spiritually, academically, and personally. Committed to excellence in education, SMSA nurtures and empowers students to discover, maximize and share their God-given talents and abilities. Guided by our faith and values, our holistic approach to education prepares and empowers students to tackle global challenges and emerge as servant leaders of tomorrow.
The Reading Specialist is responsible for providing high quality instruction, support and leadership in order to produce high quality outcomes in the area of Reading and Literacy. The Reading Specialist assists with establishing school wide and individual reading goals. Additionally, the Reading Specialist provides intervention for students and works with teachers to implement additional supports within the classroom. The Reading Specialist assists in developing and implementing a comprehensive reading program.
Applicants must be certified as a licensed Reading instructor in the State of Wisconsin with three to five years experience preferred. The successful candidate understands and has experience in current practices and methodologies for teaching reading to grades K-6. The candidate must be a team player, willing to be flexible and collaborate with colleagues and capable of successfully integrating technology into the daily teaching practices; differentiating instruction and assessment. Training in CKLA, as well as a practicing Catholic preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Partners with the Academic Team to coordinate and facilitate a school-wide literacy program
Provides coaching, support and strategies to teachers to improve instruction that will enhance literacy growth across the curriculum
Assists students with lagging development improve literacy skills
Collaborates with teachers to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction
Creates and examines data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction
Teaches targeted literacy intervention to individual or small groups of students using research-based strategies and resources
Conducts individual and school-wide assessments in order to evaluate levels and targeted interventions
Reviews student achievement and facilitates student support in appropriate reading and writing interventions
Meets regularly with classroom teachers to plan literacy instruction that correlates with individual student needs
Evaluates the reading/language arts program annually for effectiveness
Provides data-driven staff development in alliance with the Academic Team
Promotes effective use of technology within reading programs
Type
Annual
Notes
Salary commensurate with experience. Fifty percent tuition remission. Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, etc. Benefits subject to eligibility criteria.
Start Date
2025-08-14
Location
St. Mary's Springs Academy - Fond du Lac (B41)
Department
County
Fond du Lac
Job Category
Schools - Guidance/Academic Support
Employment Type
Full Time
Notes
Instructions
Qualified candidates should apply via WECAN and include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts licenses, certifications and reference letters.
Contact Name
Heather Reilley
Address
255 County Road K
255 COUNTY ROAD K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
hreilley@smsacademy.org
Phone
Fax
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