Elementary Reading Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)
Oakland Human Resources Consortium, Lansing, MI, United States
Elementary Reading Specialist (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 15930
Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/ Subject Matter Consultant
The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 600 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to college each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News. Harvey-Swanson elementary school is a one-to-one technology school that is ranked in the 83rd percentile in the State.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education, emphasis on reading preferred
Minimum of five years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience preferable with reading instruction
Master's Degree in education or related field preferred
Experience with a diverse student and parent population preferred
Specialized training (e.g. Reading Recovery or a Masters in Reading) preferred
K-2 classroom teaching experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of effective core content area instruction and best practices in elementary literacy
Knowledge of research-based effective strategies for elementary and sub-group populations
Expertise in phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Patience and empathy for students at varying skill levels and the ability to pivot instructional strategies quickly
Knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction
Philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates a commitment to working with all children
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
Ability and desire to work effectively with students, staff and community
Ability to build a collaborative relationship with literacy leader/teacher PLC with the intent to grow as a leader
Essential Functions
Work with our most at risk students (K-3 prioritized)
Provide individualized or small-group instruction focusing on decoding, fluency, and comprehension
Administer diagnostic tests to evaluate reading strengths and needs, using data to inform instruction and track progress
Implement Tier II interventions and oversee the day to day function of the building Tier II program reporting directly to the building principal
Attend regular district-wide literacy team meetings
Collaborate with the district Literacy Coach/Leader
Support the work of and collaborate with the Reading Interventionist(s) (create overall literacy intervention schedule, use data to determine caseloads, meet with RI regularly, etc.)
Support and supervise instructional paraprofessionals or CAs (provide lesson plans, supervise progress monitoring, create schedules, etc.)
Assess the reading strengths and needs of students and provide that information to classroom teachers, parents, and specialized staff in order to provide an effective reading program
Collaborate with parents to provide resources and strategies for home reading support
Support teachers in documenting student progress
Understand and adhere to the District's policies
Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner, projecting a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
Other duties as assigned
Workday/Week: Per Building Schedule
Starting Date: Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Compensation: Per BEA Master Agreement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.
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Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/ Subject Matter Consultant
The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 600 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to college each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News. Harvey-Swanson elementary school is a one-to-one technology school that is ranked in the 83rd percentile in the State.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education, emphasis on reading preferred
Minimum of five years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience preferable with reading instruction
Master's Degree in education or related field preferred
Experience with a diverse student and parent population preferred
Specialized training (e.g. Reading Recovery or a Masters in Reading) preferred
K-2 classroom teaching experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of effective core content area instruction and best practices in elementary literacy
Knowledge of research-based effective strategies for elementary and sub-group populations
Expertise in phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Patience and empathy for students at varying skill levels and the ability to pivot instructional strategies quickly
Knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction
Philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates a commitment to working with all children
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
Ability and desire to work effectively with students, staff and community
Ability to build a collaborative relationship with literacy leader/teacher PLC with the intent to grow as a leader
Essential Functions
Work with our most at risk students (K-3 prioritized)
Provide individualized or small-group instruction focusing on decoding, fluency, and comprehension
Administer diagnostic tests to evaluate reading strengths and needs, using data to inform instruction and track progress
Implement Tier II interventions and oversee the day to day function of the building Tier II program reporting directly to the building principal
Attend regular district-wide literacy team meetings
Collaborate with the district Literacy Coach/Leader
Support the work of and collaborate with the Reading Interventionist(s) (create overall literacy intervention schedule, use data to determine caseloads, meet with RI regularly, etc.)
Support and supervise instructional paraprofessionals or CAs (provide lesson plans, supervise progress monitoring, create schedules, etc.)
Assess the reading strengths and needs of students and provide that information to classroom teachers, parents, and specialized staff in order to provide an effective reading program
Collaborate with parents to provide resources and strategies for home reading support
Support teachers in documenting student progress
Understand and adhere to the District's policies
Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner, projecting a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
Other duties as assigned
Workday/Week: Per Building Schedule
Starting Date: Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Compensation: Per BEA Master Agreement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.
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