Elementary Reading Teacher

Gananda Central School District is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Elementary Reading Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an educator who believes that every child can grow as a reader and who enjoys building strong relationships with students while helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to be successful.

• Provide targeted reading instruction and intervention to elementary students based on individual learning needs.
• Use effective, research-based literacy practices to support students' development in phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall reading skills.
• Use assessment information and student progress to plan instruction and determine appropriate next steps.
• Monitor student growth and communicate progress with classroom teachers, families, and other appropriate staff.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students' reading development throughout the school day.
• Provide instruction that is engaging, appropriately challenging, and responsive to individual students.
• Create a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and developing confidence as readers.
• Support students with a range of learning needs and backgrounds through thoughtful differentiation and appropriate instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention services.
• Communicate regularly and positively with families about student progress and ways they can support literacy development.
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning, data discussions, and other opportunities to improve student learning.
• Continue to grow professionally by staying current with effective literacy practices and applying new learning to classroom instruction.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and the shared work of supporting every student.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building or district administration.

Job Qualifications

• New York State certification as a Reading Teacher or Literacy.
• New York State certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) or another appropriate elementary teaching certification.