Reading Specialist (Leave Replacement/Non-Tenurable)

READING SPECIALIST
HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

09/01/26-01/29/27

Description: Reading Specialist Reading Specialist (Leave Replacement/Non-Tenurable)

Job Summary:

• Ability to deliver reading intervention to students in grades K-4;
• Data collection, analysis and reporting;
• Working closely with ELA Supervisor, SE Supervisor and School Administration;
• Identify programmatic needs and materials;
• Assess and identify students for inclusion in intervention program;
• Strong ability to collaborate with school administration, teachers, and support staff in order to provide instructional support as needed;
• Plan and implement lessons aligned with grade level standards;
• Utilize researched based and innovative approaches and instructional strategies;
• Reflective and open to feedback;
• Monitor student progress and program efficacy.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate New Jersey State Teacher Certification;
• Students with Disabilities or TOH Certification a plus;
• Reading Specialist Certification a must;
• Minimum 5 years effective / highly effective teaching experience;
• Experience with Read 180 and/or System 44 a plus.

Working Conditions: Hackensack Middle School
Salary: As per HBOE/HEA Agreement
Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/AppliTrack

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted followed by recommendations made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval