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Part-Time Lower School Reading Specialist
Randolph School
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Posted: 24-Jun-25
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Type: Part Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Reading
Preferred Education:
Masters
Lower School Reading Specialist
10-month Part-Time, August 2025
We’re looking for someone who:
is an expert in reading education and is energized when working with young readers
enjoys collaborative work with teachers and administrators
is motivated by our commitment to community and excellence in teaching and learning, joining the school in initiatives such as our future Innovation Hub and Technology Lab
loves Huntsville…or would enjoy living in a mid-sized city ranked #1 by US News and World Report for its affordability, booming job market, and access to many activities including the arts and outdoors
Who we are:
At Randolph School, PK-12 students become lifelong thinkers, creative problem solvers, and fearless leaders as they learn to embrace their full potential, prepare for a purposeful future and create epic possibilities for success. Randolph School is situated on two campuses within a mile of each other in Jones Valley on the southeastern side of Huntsville, Alabama, which was named in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best cities in the United States to live. The 17-acre Drake campus houses pre-kindergarten through grade eight, while the Upper School is located at the 76-acre Garth campus. Through a commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, the school’s program and its faculty demand diligence and discipline while encouraging creativity and discovery. Above all, the school emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.
The K-4 Reading Specialist is responsible for supporting student literacy achievement, with particular emphasis on Tier II and Tier III instruction. The Specialist will provide individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling with reading. Along with the Director of Learning Services, the Specialist will work directly with lower school faculty and administrators in implementing a strategic plan to support classrooms in reading instruction based on school baseline data and early reading assessments.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Provide small-group classroom-based support to implement a comprehensive literacy program
Work collaboratively with the faculty and administrators to collect and analyze data and implement a quality literacy program that is research-based, aligns with the science of reading, and meets the needs of the students
Along with administrators, manage the Lower School’s reading assessment (screening and diagnostic) procedure, training, data collection, and collaborate with the school administration concerning meeting student needs and teacher professional development
Maintain student records for tiered reading interventions
Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading
Partner with the middle school and upper school learning specialists and the Director of Learning Services for continuity between divisions
Serve as a member of the Student Support Team for the Lower School division
Possess knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to supporting students
Communicate and collaborate regularly with grade-level teams, student support staff, parents, and school leaders
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Literacy required
Master’s degree in Education or Special Education preferred
Five or more years of experience in teaching lower school
Familiarity with Science of Reading body of research
Independent college preparatory school experience preferred
Deep knowledge of reading, writing, and literacy development
Interest and ability to contribute to our clubs, athletics, and extracurricular programs is an additional consideration.
As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.
Randolph School is a co-educational, independent day school of over 1000 students located in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 1959, Randolph operates on two campuses, and offers a comprehensive PK-12 education experience.