Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a full–time Reading Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a Reading Specialist degree or certificate and experience in the field. The candidate should have experience developing and administering reading assessments, developing and implementing a tiered intervention program to support students, and collaborating with faculty to support student improvement. 

The Reading Specialist will report to the Academic Dean. Specific responsibilities include: 

• Develop, administer, and evaluate a baseline reading assessment for all incoming freshman and transfer students.
• Set realistic goals and monitor progress for students identified as struggling readers. 
• Provide Tier I, II, and III support for students. 
• Develop, administer, and evaluate a summative reading assessment for graduating seniors. 
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and student support staff on appropriate intervention strategies. 

Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to work as a member of a team, in conjunction with other members of the faculty across academic departments. The ideal candidate also has experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and a desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy cura personalis. Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, DC and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 500. 

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, and sick leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee-valued benefits).

To apply, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:  Reading Specialist Position

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

More information about Georgetown Prep is available at www.gprep.org.

How to apply: All interested candidates should submit their application through our website employment section. Candidates should include the following:   

1. A letter of interest addressed to the Headmaster
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your vision for the role and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep community. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

About Georgetown Preparatory School

Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory day and boarding school for young men in grades 9-12, in North Bethesda, Maryland. Prep’s commitment to the 450-year-old Ignatian paradigm of a rigorous liberal arts curriculum emphasizes reflection, discernment, scholarly and programmatic excellence and personal responsibility. The curriculum exposes students to a breadth of knowledge and calls for critical evaluation and self-examination. Students are taught in small classes where they participate in active discussion with teachers and an atmosphere of genuine concern for the personal growth of the individual is fostered.

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