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Middle School Reading Specialist JobID: 16664
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted:
6/3/2026
Location:
Page Middle School
District:
Lamphere Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
Position: Middle School Reading Specialist
Location: John Page Middle School
Compensation: At the appropriate step on the Teachers' Salary Schedule
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with BR endorsement
- Knowledge of adolescent literacy development and instructional best practices
- Understanding of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy principles
- Experience using literacy assessment data to guide instruction and intervention
- Knowledge of dyslexia characteristics and evidence-based reading interventions (or willingness to learn)
- Experience with MTSS processes
- Ability to work collaboratively with all staff, students, and families
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Willingness to travel between buildings, if required
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Reading Specialist, Title I Reading Teacher, or other similar role.
- Prior experience working with adolescent learners in grades 6-8
- Have completed, or currently in the process of completing, LETRs training
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted literacy intervention aligned to the Science of Reading
- Administer and analyze literacy screeners, diagnostics, and progress-monitoring data
- Support identification and instruction for students with characteristics of dyslexia
- Assist with implementation of PA 146 (Michigan's Dyslexia Law) requirements
- Develop trusting professional relationships and collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen core literacy instruction and support student reading outcomes.
- Consistently and positively contribute to district leadership teams, such as the district literacy team district MTSS team, etc.
- Participation in planning and delivering professional learning and alignment of literacy initiatives.
- Communicate student progress and instructional plans with staff and families
- Present literacy data, intervention outcomes, and instructional practices to staff, district teams, and/or the Board of Education as requested.
- Actively contribute to the school and district MTSS process when addressing student literacy outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and student records
- Perform other duties as assigned
This position is classified as Exempt
Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position.
Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.
It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.