About this role
Braintree Public Schools is seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and student-centered educator (.6 FTE) to provide specialized literacy instruction to students with reading disabilities for the 2026-27 School Year. Ideal candidates are licensed in Moderate Disabilities/Special Education and have training and experience in structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham (OG) and/or Wilson Reading System. This position provides individualized and small-group instruction to students with disabilities, with a primary emphasis on reading services through evidence-based, structured, multi-sensory literacy instruction. The role supports students in developing foundational reading, writing, decoding, encoding, and spelling skills aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or related field required
• Master's degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Special Education licensure required
• SEI endorsement required
• Certification in Orton-Gillingham (e.g., Associate, Certified, or equivalent) or Wilson Reading System
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, particularly students with reading disabilities such as dyslexia
• Experience providing services in inclusion, small-group, and individual settings
• Experience evaluating student skills, interpreting assessment data, and writing reports to summarize findings
• Experience developing and writing IEPs
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading practices and progress monitoring
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
• Deliver explicit, systematic, and multi-sensory reading instruction using Orton-Gillingham methodologies and/or other structured literacy approaches
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students with identified learning disabilities
• Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals and objectives, instructional approaches, and student supports
• Develop, implement, and support IEP goals, accommodations, and specialized instruction
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives, maintain records, and adjust individual and group instruction accordingly
• Develop reading, writing, spelling, decoding, and encoding skills through evidence-based instructional practices
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education staff, related service providers, and administrators
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and strategies to support learning at home
• Participate in team meetings, including IEP meetings when appropriate
• Maintain accurate documentation and student progress data
• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment
Join a dedicated team committed to helping students become confident, successful readers through individualized support and high-quality instruction. Salary: Salary scale can be found in the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement's recent MOA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YaoFdRvNjcM4RHv_WvNHRQzHsPOFrhUh/view