Elementary Reading Specialist (Leave Position)

The Advent School seeks a skilled and collaborative educator to serve as an Elementary Reading Specialist for a maternity leave position during the 2026–2027 school year.

This role supports students across Kindergarten through Grade 6 and is responsible for ensuring the continuity of student-centered, structured literacy instruction grounded in Orton-Gillingham principles. The Advent School is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and rooted in principles of social justice. We seek educators who believe deeply in education for equity and who are committed to fostering student agency and growth. Over the past five years, we have built a cohesive, schoolwide model for reading intervention that reflects our commitment to equity—ensuring that students with diagnosed learning disabilities receive the targeted instruction and accommodations they need to access the curriculum fully and thrive as learners.

This is a temporary leave position beginning in August 2026 and continuing through November 2026, with the potential to extend based on school needs.

Responsibilities & Duties

Teachers at The Advent School know their students well and use this knowledge to design and facilitate instruction grounded in best practices in literacy development.

The Elementary Reading Specialist will:

• Ensure the continuity of student-centered, structured, multisensory literacy instruction grounded in Orton-Gillingham principles for an established caseload of students
• Provide pull-out reading intervention services for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6, working in individual and small-group sessions
• Continue service delivery for students currently identified for reading intervention, maintaining consistency in instructional approach and routines and progress monitoring
• Plan and deliver systematic, diagnostic Orton-Gillingham lessons tailored to individual student profiles
• Monitor student progress and maintain documentation of instructional goals and growth
• Provide regular updates to classroom teachers regarding student progress
• Serve as a liaison to classroom teachers, offering recommendations for appropriate classroom accommodations and instructional supports
• Collaborate with learning specialists and classroom teachers to ensure alignment between intervention and classroom instruction
• Fulfill additional duties and responsibilities as needed within the school community
• Updates and reporting to families on a monthly basis

Required Skills & Characteristics

The Advent School is a strong fit for educators who believe deeply in the School’s mission of education for equity and social justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of literacy development, including expertise in structured literacy instruction rooted in the Orton-Gillingham approach, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction effectively across a range of elementary grade levels.

Candidates should be:

• Learners who are resourceful, responsible, and collaborative
• Skilled in building trusting relationships with students and faculty
• Strong communicators, comfortable partnering with colleagues around student progress and instructional planning

Orton-Gillingham Preparation Requirements

• Minimum requirement: Completion of an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator / OG Classroom Teacher training (typically 30–60+ hours of coursework)
• Preference given to candidates holding Associate-level certification, or those working toward Associate certification
• Advanced credentials (Certified or Fellow level) welcomed but not required

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 2+ years of elementary teaching or reading intervention experience
• Experience working within an inclusive school setting preferred

The Advent School provides salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to careers@adventschool.org. In your cover letter, please describe your connection to the mission of The Advent School.

About The Advent School

The Advent School, located in the Beacon Hill section of Boston, Massachusetts, serves 135 students in pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. A mission-focused school that was founded with a commitment to provide an outstanding education to students from all of Boston’s communities, Advent has served students and families since 1961. Through its Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Advent's faculty deliver authentic, rigorous, and experiential learning opportunities that encourage students to "learn with passion, act with courage, and change the world."

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