Middle School Intensive ReadingTeacher

Middle School Reading/ELA Teacher – Grades 6–8

SLAM! Palm Beach is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Middle School Intensive Reading Teacher to join our instructional team. The ideal candidate is passionate about literacy development and skilled at providing targeted, data-driven reading instruction to students who require additional academic support.

The Intensive Reading Teacher will provide differentiated, evidence-based reading instruction designed to strengthen students’ decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall literacy skills. The teacher will use student assessment and progress-monitoring data to identify individual learning needs, plan appropriate interventions, and monitor student growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned intensive reading instruction for middle school students.
• Provide explicit, systematic, and differentiated reading instruction based on individual student needs.
• Use screening, diagnostic, classroom, and progress-monitoring data to identify areas of reading deficiency and guide instruction.
• Implement evidence-based reading interventions and instructional strategies aligned with Florida standards and school expectations.
• Provide small-group and individualized instruction when appropriate.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction and interventions based on student performance.
• Maintain accurate student records, assessment data, grades, intervention documentation, and progress-monitoring information.
• Collaborate with ELA teachers, ESE staff, instructional coaches, administrators, and other support personnel to improve student achievement.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, professional development, and student-support meetings.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress and areas of need.
• Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Implement accommodations, interventions, IEP requirements, 504 Plans, and other student support plans as applicable.
• Perform additional instructional and professional responsibilities consistent with the expectations of a classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Florida Educator Certificate.
• Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification required/preferred based on assignment and Florida requirements for intensive reading instruction.
• Experience teaching reading, English Language Arts, or reading intervention at the middle school level preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading practices, differentiated instruction, progress monitoring, and data-driven instruction.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and motivate struggling readers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching Intensive Reading or Reading Intervention.
• Experience working with students performing below grade level in reading.
• Familiarity with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards and secondary literacy expectations.
• Experience working with ESE, ESOL, and other diverse student populations.
• Reading Endorsement or Reading K–12 Certification.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time
Grade Levels: 6–8
Subject: Reading / English Language Arts
Location: SLAM Palm Beach
Schedule: Monday–Friday, School Schedule
Reading Endorsement: Required

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person