Reading Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Wilmington, DE 19802

Compensation Rate : $65 per hour

Term : 2025–2026 School Year

Reports to : Building Principal

About Us

Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions—we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.

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The Role

The Reading Specialist provides targeted, small-group or one-on-one instruction to help students strengthen their reading skills. Using evidence-based practices and progress monitoring, you’ll work with students who need additional support in decoding, comprehension, and fluency helping them unlock academic success and a lifelong love of reading.

What You’ll Do

Deliver explicit, research-based reading instruction aligned with the Science of Reading .

Support individual students and small groups with interventions tailored to their needs.

Use assessments and progress-monitoring data to guide instruction and track student growth.

Collaborate with teachers, families, and colleagues to support student learning goals.

Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that motivates students.

Qualifications

Delaware Certification as a Reading Specialist (required).

Strong knowledge of literacy development, reading interventions, and instructional strategies.

Ability to engage diverse learners with differentiated, student-centered approaches.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.

Proficiency with educational technology and student information systems.

Strong classroom management and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation rate at $65 / hour .

A supportive school community with strong collaboration.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

A chance to make a real impact on students’ academic confidence and future success.